CDC probe into fake Botox grows: 5 notes

Becker's Healthcare April 22, 2024
Erica Carbajal

Health officials are now investigating at least 22 reports of harmful reactions linked to counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections in 11 states, the CDC said in an April 19 update. The agency first announced the probe earlier this. At that time, it was investigating illnesses in five states.

All the harmful reactions have come from women ages 25 to 59 and were reported between Nov. 4 and March 31.

Five notes about the reports and scope of the outbreak:

1. Cases of harmful reactions have been reported in California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. Patients reported a range of bad reactions, from blurry vision to difficulty breathing.
2. Of the...

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