A recent warning has been issued by U.S. health officials regarding counterfeit Botox injections that have caused illness for 22 individuals, with half of them being hospitalized, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This alert was sent out to doctors on Tuesday, following the discovery that these cases began surfacing in early November and were identified in 11 different states.
It was found that the injections were being administered by unlicensed or untrained individuals, with some even taking place in informal settings such as homes or spas. Many of those affected had received the injections for cosmetic purposes.
The Associated Press Health and Science Department is supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, with the AP being responsible for all of its content. The department has reported that six people were treated for suspected botulism as a result of the counterfeit injections. Botulinum toxin, when introduced into the bloodstream, can lead to botulism, a severe illness that manifests with symptoms like double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and breathing complications. It is crucial for individuals to only receive such injections from licensed professionals and alert authorities if they believe they have been exposed to counterfeit products.
