White House says 'unusual' demand is driving kids' medicine shortage

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The White House is speaking out about ongoing shortages of over-the-counter medicines, especially those for children, to treat common respiratory illnesses, which are surging much earlier in the season the usual.

Anecdotal reports from parents, as well as statements from drug makers and national pharmacy chains, confirm that increased demand for such medications is making it difficult for customers to access them in some parts of the country.

."The good news here is that we have plenty of supply. ... Manufacturers, they're working 24/7. Supply is actually up. The challenge is demand." are all circulating"at high levels." COVID-19 and flu cases are rising, and while RSV may have peaked, Jha said, it's still sickening young children and old adults across the country.

Despite the White House's efforts, parents are continuing to post online about bare drug store shelves. One Illinois-based doctor"Children's Tylenol and Motrin looked ransacked" "The children's Tylenol and Motrin looked ransacked," Arora tells TODAY.com, adding that she also couldn't find the digital thermometer or Pedialyte popsicles she'd been looking for.

 

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