Target Limits Purchases of Children’s Medicines Amid ‘Tripledemic’
Department store chain Target has decided to restrict the sales of over-the-counter pain and fever medication for children as the United States faces the challenge of a “tripledemic” and health care systems struggle with drug shortages.
“Tripledemic” refers to three illnesses—COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—that are spreading during the winter season, with RSV and flu cases mainly affecting children. This has created a run on pain relievers like ibuprofen which is sold under the names Motrin and Advil, as well as acetaminophen sold under the brand name, Tylenol.
Target has now limited the purchase of Tylenol, Motrin, and Advil to just two per transaction on both its website as well as for in-store shopping….