Pharmacists have admitted that Calpol is 'virtually non-existent' in some locations across the UK, with drugs stores also struggling to stock up on a number of common cold and flu medicines.
'High levels' of coronavirus and the flu have caused a surge in demand for the popular medicines, with the UK suffering low supplies as a result.
Now, officials have urged people to keep their kids away from school should they suffer a high fever, and have warned poorly adults to wear face masks to prevent the spread of further infection.
