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(77WABC) — Sporadic shortages are reported of children’s over-the-counter cough and cold medicines as well as pain relievers — as cases of RSV spread.
The CDC says flu infections and hospitalizations are also increasing — COVID-19 wastewater levels and COVID-related hospitalizations have been on the upswing in recent weeks. Sales of cough and cold medications at U.S. retailers rose 35% in the four-week period ended December 3 compared with the same period a year ago, according to a Jefferies analysis of Nielsen data.
Spending on throat sprays and lozenges increased 56% in the period.
