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The new white house press secretary taking questions about the baby formula shortage today, saying just in the last couple of minutes that the administration is working 24/7 with retailers to try to get formula on shelves, even if that formula comes from other down tris. listen. >> we're also moving as quickly as possible to safely bring in additional product from other countries as soon as today, as well. >> joining us now is the surgeon general of the u.s. thank you for coming back on the show. >> good to see you. >> a lot to get into. let me start here. i have seen you on the airwaves today...

Like supply from overseas, working with manufacturers here to produce more, and working closely with absot to make sure we get the plant up and running safely. all these thing also help us, but i feel for feel for parents who are struggling. we put together a website, with resources who can help with supply. it's okay to actually switch brands. i feel like that can be a big decision whose kid was on formula and all of the formulas you see on the shelf have been approved by the fda and have met the safety standards. unless your child is on a specialty formula, switching those brands should be o...

Now too little, too late? >> let me just say that i come at this first and foremost as a part myself. i have a 4 around 5 yield. just a couple years ago, my 5-year-old son, who was on infant formula, it was important for him. so i know how frustrating this can be. keep in mind also, i'm not the only one. there are a lot of parents in the administration for whom this is very personal. the fda has been working on this problem for months. ever since the recall was issued they've been working to put things in place to ensure there wasn't hoarding of supplies. we have a challenge now where a major ...

Distributors and so, yes, that is something that we can and should look at. the goal with infant formula and this is true when it comes to ppe production, protective equipment that we need for covid and the manufacturing of vaccines is we want to make sure we have the supply in adequate quantity when we need it for people in the country. yes, we will look more broadly at the supply chain and in the long term and in the short term the goal is to get the formula on to shelves for parents who need it? >> when do you see this being resolved? june? july? tomorrow? >> in the next few weeks. what abb...

Has a kid who uses formula, you're satisfied with the response? >> it's why we are working on this 24/1k37 we won't stop until every child who needs infant formula can get it. that's the standard here. >> imported formula. the president has talked about it and the white house president alluded to that today. where is that formula going to come from specifically and how soon will parents have access to it in this country? >> that's a very good question, hallie. >> this is actually what the fda as soon as later today will be making an announcement on. the expedited plan to get supply from abroad...