“Becoming a mom or dad means falling in love deeper than you ever thought possible,” Dr. Biden, 70, says in the PSA. “And in those first few months of sleepless nights, of endless diapers and dirty dishes…and worrying about every little danger, your love can feel like the only thing that keeps you going.”
Dr. Biden appears in the PSA alongside Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, who shares that he understands the frustrations firsthand, as he is the parent of young children.
“You should know that the president has been working tirelessly to increase the supply. He’s worked with manufacturers to increase their production capacity,” Murthy says. “He’s also worked those same manufacturers and the FDA to get the closed factory back online with strict safety standards. And finally, he’s worked with the FDA and partners to import supply from abroad safely.”
The two go on to outline steps parents can take amid the shortage, such as using a different brand of formula “than the one you’re used to,” and noting that the administration has increased supply from imported formula, meaning parents see new brands at their local stores.
Dr. Murthy adds that parents shouldn’t water down formula or make their own at home in an effort to extend the formula they might have at home, and to visitHHS.GOV/formulafor more information.
“I know that you have questions. Any parent would,” Dr. Biden continues. “So, call your pediatrician. They can provide you the best, most updated advice. And share this with your friends, to help them as well. Most of all, know that we’re here for you and you’re not alone.”
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Biden is taking steps to ameliorate effects of the shortage,the White House said last week, after Abbott Nutrition, the nation’s largest manufacturer of infant formula, recalled products made in a Michigan plant back in late February due to possiblecontamination of cronobacter and salmonella.
Abbott Nutritionreleased a statement Friday, outlining steps it has taken since February to “get as much product into the hands of parents as we can.”
“We understand the situation is urgent — getting Sturgis up and running will help alleviate this shortage,” the company said. “Subject to FDA approval, we could restart the site within two weeks.”
source: people.com
