A 6-year-old boy presents with acute onset right ear pain, fever (38.5°C), and conductive hearing loss for 2 days. Otoscopy shows a bulging, hyperemic tympanic membrane with loss of landmarks. Tympanometry shows Type B curve. The child has no signs of meningitis or facial paralysis. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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