In the United States, health officials have raised concerns over fake Botox injections that have caused illness in 22 people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of these individuals have been hospitalized, prompting the agency to issue a warning to healthcare professionals. The cases were reported in 11 states and began surfacing in early November. The CDC attributed the cause of these incidents to unlicensed or untrained individuals administering injections in unofficial settings such as homes or spas. Many received the treatments for cosmetic purposes.
Six people were treated for suspected botulism, a serious illness caused by botulinum toxin that can result in symptoms such as double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and breathing issues. Health officials emphasized the importance of receiving these treatments only from licensed professionals and encouraged individuals to report any suspicious products.
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