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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

A sign is placed near the section for childrens medicine, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at a CVS in Greenlawn, N.Y. Caring for a sick child has become even more stressful than usual for many U.S. parents in recent weeks due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines. (AP Photo/Leon Keith)

Cold and flu medication in short supply

By Abby Lipold, For The Pitt News February 3, 2023
According to the Wall Street Journal, sales of cough and cold medications rose by 35% in December 2022 compared to last year, and supply has not kept up. Pitt’s campus is no exception to this shortage.
A COVID-19 test from 2020.

Influenza more ‘prevalent,’ ‘severe’ than usual on Pitt’s campus

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer December 2, 2022
The COVID-19 Medical Response Office said flu season is “in full swing” on Pitt’s campus much earlier than its typical peak, raising concerns about the combined impact of the flu and COVID-19 on vulnerable populations.
The Pitt Prescription

The Pitt Prescription | How to handle flu season

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer September 24, 2021
In this week’s edition of The Pitt Prescription, Elizabeth Donnelly discusses what to expect this flu season and ways to take care of yourself.
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