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Feds approve Alberta government importation of kids’ pain medications but confusion lingersAs a shortage of certain medications is still ongoing, Health Canada has approved the exceptional importation of pediatric medicine procured by Alberta.HealthFeb 2
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Alberta’s 1st shipment of kid’s pain reliever arrives at Edmonton airportThe Alberta government said the acetaminophen shipment will bolster supply and ensure that children who are being treated at hospitals can get the pain and fever relief they need.HealthJan 19
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5M bottles of children’s medication en route to Alberta in coming weeksAlberta Health Services has secured a shipment of five million bottles of children's acetaminophen and ibuprofen as RSV continues to spread among kids.HealthDec 6, 2022
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Canada secures more foreign shipments of kids’ pain medications amid ongoing shortageNew shipments of children’s pain medications will be available for sale soon, thanks to foreign supplies of the medication recently secured by Health Canada.HealthNov 14, 2022
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Can children take adult pain medicine? Experts urge caution as shortage continuesPharmacists say parents should be cautious when substituting children's pain medications with drugs like Advil and Tylenol for adults amid pediatric drug shortages in Canada.HealthNov 10, 2022
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Federal health minister says kids’ painkiller supplies increasing, but not fast enoughJean-Yves Duclos says Health Canada officials are meeting painkiller producers and other stakeholders "almost every day" to secure access to the drugs.HealthNov 8, 2022
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Canada still facing shortage of kid’s pain medications. What options do parents have?Since summer, infant and children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen products like Tylenol and Motrin have been in limited supply. Here are some ways to manage as the shortages persist.HealthOct 13, 2022
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‘Bare shelves:’ 1 month later, children’s painkiller shortage persists in parts of B.C.Dr. Anna Wolak, a physician in Vancouver, said she has seen "bare shelves" lately as manufacturers grapple with supply chain issues and try to catch up with increased demand.HealthSep 21, 2022
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B.C. parents urged not to stockpile or panic buy amid kids’ painkiller shortageIn Vancouver, Dr. Anna Wolak said she has observed more barren shelves than usual as of late, including an absence of children's cold and flu medicine.HealthAug 19, 2022
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Children’s Tylenol, Advil shortage in Alberta attributed to summer COVID infections'Because of higher-than-expected demand due to COVID cases over the summer, many pharmacies across Alberta and other Canadian provinces are experiencing stock shortages.'HealthAug 17, 2022
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