More Children's Pain Medications Coming to Canada

Friday, 25 November 2022 14:01

By Linda Morgan

Health Minister Jean-Yves DuClos says emergency imports and domestic production have ramped up this month.

Canada is about to get another shipment of children's pain medication.

The federal government says about half a million units of children's medication will arrive over the next three weeks.

Health Minister Jean Yves DuClos also notes a separate shipment is on the way from Australia, and will go to hospitals.

This comes as rising flu and RSV cases continue to overwhelm pediatric hospitals.

Earlier this week, about a million bottles arrived through foreign imports, while another million units have been produced within the country.

More from Local News

Man Dead After Welland Shooting

A wanted suspect was killed after exchange of gunfire with police, after Mississauga domestic incident
Optimism Fading for Beluga Whales

Animal rights group director says a whale has been moved to Marineland's sick tank
Apartments Approved for Queenston Street

2,442 units, with commercial space, to be built where St. Catharines hospital was
3 Arrested After NRP Find Cocaine

Police searched 2 houses, after watching suspected drug activity
Police Looking for 2 Arsonists

A house in West Lincoln was lit up early Thursday morning
Niagara Health Funding Gone Up: MPP

Sam Oosterhoff says it's gone up over 42% over the last few years
Wainfleet Taxes Rise Next Year

The Township says a home valued at over $300,000 will pay another $134
OPP Appeal for Drivers to Come Forward

They understand a driver might not realize they might have hit someone or something on Highway 406 last week