#shorts On 12/5/2022, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “This has, of course, been a harsh season for respiratory illnesses in children. There continue to be anecdotal reports that some drugs are in short supply in certain places, like children’s Tylenol, ibuprofen, amoxicillin. The supply chain is clearly under duress, and some Americans are struggling to find the drugs they need. What’s the administration doing about it, and how big of an issue do you believe it is?”

MS. Jean-Pierre: So, first, I would refer you to the FDA who is keeping a close eye on this, and they will share more on any details about supplies as it relates to concerns on drugs, which you’re laying out to me, Ben. But what I’ll say more broadly on this is — for context — is that drug shortages are not uncommon …

other clips of this published longer video is here: https://youtu.be/45umuvV8PII
WH brushes off question on common medicine shortages facing Americans