Since the epidemic, Canada's entire medical system has been gradually collapsing. There is a shortage of family doctors, a shortage of emergency doctors, emergency rooms are closed, surgeries are postponed, and a series of medical problems have attracted everyone's attention. Recently, not only are there shortages of medical staff, but even the medicine shelves are empty!
Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is warning that parents of young children will need a prescription for some over-the-counter fever and pain relievers due to pharmacy shortages.
Pharmacies across the country are dealing with supply shortages of liquid Tylenol and ibuprofen, the hospital said in a letter to caregivers. "If your child needs a liquid form of acetaminophen, you will now need a prescription to get it," the letter said.
The hospital said children who stay overnight at SickKids will be able to get the medication, but those who go to the hospital and then go home Children need to get a prescription from their healthcare provider.
The hospital also advises parents to consider other forms of medication, including chewable tablets.
The letter added: "First speak with your pharmacist or health care provider to make sure you are giving your child the correct dose."
A spokesperson said in a statement to Toronto CTV News, In addition to SickKids' inpatient pharmacy, pharmacies such as Shoppers Drug Mart are also affected by the nationwide shortage.
Sarah Warr, senior communications advisor at SickKids, said: “The health and safety of our patients is our top priority and we continue to monitor this situation closely and we have been working with our providers and clinical partners to develop and implement strategies to Help protect our remaining supplies."
A month ago, the Ontario Pharmacists Association warned that increased demand and supply chain constraints were exacerbating shortages of cold and flu medications.
Some children's pain relievers are out of stock. It's unclear how many pharmacies are affected.
Jen Belcher, vice-president of strategic initiatives and member relations for the Ontario Pharmacists Association, told reporters: "(Medication) may resume in the fall when we get back to a normal cold and flu season, but it's really difficult at this point in time. forecast, we have no confidence now that it will recover."
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According to a consumer product notification issued by Health Canada, by baby products company 4moms. Two baby products have been recalled due to choking hazards.
Health Canada says the recall involves certain MamaRoo baby swings and RockaRoo baby bouncers.
According to the recall notice, products affected by the recall include MamaRoo baby swing set models that use a 3-point harness, including models 4M-005, 1026 and 1037.
According to Health Canada, MamaRoo models that use a 5-point harness are not included in the recall.
The affected RockaRoo baby rocker model is 4M-012. The model number can be found on the bottom of the product.
Health Canada said in the recall notice that both products have restraint straps that can be hung under the seat, and that unsettled infants may "become entangled in the restraints, posing a suffocation hazard."
As of August 9, the company had not received any reports of strangulation or injuries, according to the recall.
The statement reads: "Consumers with crawling babies should immediately stop using the recalled products and place them in an area that is inaccessible to crawling babies."
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Those who purchased the recalled products Consumers can register on the 4moms recall registration website or by phone at 877-870-7390. After doing so, 4moms will send the consumer a strap fastener with instructions on how to install it.
