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A sign is placed near the section for children's medicine, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at a CVS in Greenlawn, N.Y. Caring for a sick child has become even more stressful than usual for many U.S. parents in recent weeks due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines.

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Children's medicine shortage hits as flu season starts fast
December 28, 2022 1 a.m.

Children's medicine shortage hits as flu season starts fast

Caring for sick children has become extra stressful for many U.S. parents recently due to shortages of Children's Tylenol and other medicines. Doctors and other experts say the problem could persist through the winter cold-and-flu season. But they say it's shouldn't last as long as other recent shortages of baby formula or prescription drugs. Experts say a spike in demand due to recent rises in respiratory illness is behind the shortages. They also say parents have several alternatives to consider if they encounter empty store shelves. Your doctor may have some suggestions.