The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have warned that counterfeit Botox products have sickened patients across the U.S. Here's what to look out for.
U.S. health officials issued a warning Tuesday about counterfeit Botox injections that have sickened 22 people. Half of the individuals have ended up in the hospital, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said the shots were administered by unlicensed or untrained individuals or in settings like homes or spas.
Materials and labor. Just ignore him. You got bamboozled were back with an urgent warning about fake botox after some patients ended up in the hospital. Officials now sounding the alarm about fake versions of the drug and the people who inject it he. Heres Adrienne Broaddus with what you need to know. Reporter tonight, new warnings as new York City is now reporting three cases of botulismlike illnesses linked to potentially counterfeit botox injections. The Citys Health Department saying all three patients went to emergency departments. One person admitted to the intensive care unit. Okay, here we go. Reporter botox is approved by the fda, but its also made from the same toxin that causes botulism. When administered correctly, it comes with little risk, says dr. Puja soda. How many people receive Botox Treatments every year
Were talking about millions upon millions. Reporter but now the cdc reports 22 women in 11 states have had bad reactions after receiving a Counterfeit Version of a popular treatment, half of them sent to the hospital. Symptoms in these cases include slurred speech, droopy eyelids, difficulty breathing, swallowing, and raising arms. The symptoms appeared within days or weeks of getting the shot. In all of these cases, the injections were administered in nonhealth care settings. Unclear at this point is if the cases of illness all stem from one bad batch or if multiple versions of fake botox are to blame. This is still at its heart a medical procedure and needs to be really cared for in that way. Reporter the cdc says when receiving botox injections, make sure the provider is licensed. This is again about having that good relationship with your provider and feeling comfortable to say, hey, can i take a look, can you talk me through what the product is going to be. Reporter experts say ch
materials and labor. just ignore him. you got bamboozled! we re back with an urgent warning about fake botox after some patients ended up in the hospital. officials now sounding the alarm about fake versions of the drug and the people who inject it he. here s adrienne broaddus with what you need to know. reporter: tonight, new warnings as new york city is now reporting three cases of botulism-like illnesses linked to potentially counterfeit botox injections. the city s health department saying all three patients went to emergency departments. one person admitted to the intensive care unit. okay, here we go. reporter: botox is approved by the fda, but it s also made from the same toxin that causes botulism. when administered correctly, it comes with little risk, says dr. puja soda. how many people receive botox treatments every year?