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A severe flu season has led to a shortage of IV bags in U.S. hospitals, as many manufacturing facilities in Puerto Rico remain offline following Hurricane Maria. The segment notes a rare instance of a news report focusing on rapid testing and complications like sepsis rather than solely promoting the flu vaccine.
Puerto Rico Hurricane and IV Solution Shortage
Hurricane Maria's impact on Puerto Rican manufacturing has caused a critical shortage of IV saline and sugar bags in U.S. hospitals. The hosts question why hospitals cannot mix their own basic salt solutions, attributing the reliance on pre-packaged bags to billing codes and liability concerns.
