Des Moines, Iowa — Healthcare facilities and pharmacies are continuing to see shortages of antibiotic medications as hospitals are reporting high levels of kids getting sick with viral infections like the flu and RSV.
The executive director of pharmacy for Unity Point Des Moines, Brian Benson, says they’re being careful to make sure they’re saving medications like amoxicillin for bacterial infections, because it doesn’t work on viruses.
He says they’re able to get by on the supply they have, and patients can help by understanding how things are treated.
Benson says parents can prevent the spread of all infections by keeping their kids home when sick.
