U.S. Government Works with Baxter to Ensure Supplies following Hurricane

Damage to Baxter’s North Cove facility in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene has resulted in supply disruptions in Baxter’s products, including normal saline IV fluids, normal saline irrigation fluid, sterile water irrigation, and dextrose 5% IV fluids. The Biden-Harris Administration has been working with Baxter to increase access. Read the HHS fact sheet. Read CDC’s HAN Health Advisory for strategies on conserving supplies.