"An earlier-than-usual surge in influenza and respiratory illnesses, combined with difficulties sourcing active ingredients like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, has made it difficult for manufacturers to keep up." Earlier? Really? The big commonalities are usually a) lots of sugar, preservatives, food colourings, and chemicals being consumed, b) late nights where kids are often allowed to stay up far later past bedtime than usual, and c) the stress of the planning, gathering, and socializing that kicks up several notches leading up to and then winding down from each sugary holiday. "India is one of the world’s largest drug manufacturers, and China is one of the largest producers of raw ingredients, she said." Well, well, well now! Why on earth would you buy medication ingredients from a country exporting contagion??!! Particularly ingredients supposedly used in the making of acetaminophen and ibuprofen medications??!! Acetaminophen is now under suspicion of behaviour modification for crying out loud! This mandate-manufactured shortage situation doesn't have to affect your household. We don't have to rely on questionable medication from equally questionable sources! Click to read the full rant here: https://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/tame/incoming-rant-dont-let-the-contrived-medication-shortage-hold-your-health-hostage/