A national shortage of ChildrenSA国际影视传媒檚 Tylenol and Advil is affecting Yellowknife residents.

The reason for the shortfall of ChildrenSA国际影视传媒檚 Tylenol and Advil is an increased demand due to the spread of respiratory illnesses this season.

Yellowknifer asked local pharmacies what stock they had, and when they expect to get more.

A representative from Co-op said the store has very little inventory and cannot order more until its supplier restocks.

The Medicine Shoppe has no stock but has the drugs on back order.

Walmart has no stock but has more on back order.

Shoppers Drug Mart has no stock but has more on back order.

SutherlandSA国际影视传媒檚 Drugs declined to disclose any information to Yellowknifer.

Everyone who responded said they didnSA国际影视传媒檛 know when they could expect to receive more, just that they were trying to replenish supplies.

Allan Rothman, a pharmacist at The Medicine Shoppe on Old Airport Road, spoke about how widespread the issue has become.

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Rothman proposed two possible options for families.

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Rothman said there isnSA国际影视传媒檛 enough being done to protect children from viral illnesses in schools.

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