CONWAY — With a nationwide shortage in baby formula, physicians in New Hampshire are fielding questions from patients about what to do if they can’t find the formula for their child.
Memorial Hospital officials said some patients are expressing worry about the availability of infant formula with a few relying on family and friends to bring formula from other areas. They said it is always a good idea to address any questions about infant formula or your child’s health to your child’s pediatrician.
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