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The CDC is investigating botched Botox shots that have hospitalized women in multiple states.
The agency received reports of 19 women across the US who were given counterfeit botulinum toxin injections, commonly known as Botox, by unlicensed or untrained individuals in non-healthcare setting such as homes and spas.
Nine patients have been hospitalized and four were treated with botulism antitoxin because of their symptoms were 'consistent with possible spread of toxins.'
The key ingredient in Botox injections, widely loved for their ability to paralyze facial muscles and smooth out wrinkles, is botulinum toxin, one of the most poisonous biological substances known to man.
Botulism is a neurotoxin that can cause paralysis, difficulty breathing, and even death if injected improperly or at too high a dosage.
The women reported blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, general weakness, and difficulty breathing.
Botox is typically safe but complications can occur if injected improperly or at the wrong dose. Whitney Buha, 34, from Chicago, Illinois, is pictured with a droopy eyelid after getting Botox
States reporting the reactions are Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Washington.
The key ingredient in Botox injections, widely loved for their ability to paralyze facial muscles and smooth out wrinkles, is botulinum toxin, one of the most poisonous biological substances known to man
The CDC, FDA, and state and local health departments are working together to investigate these reactions.
No deaths have been reported so far.
The patients were between 25 and 59 years old, with a median age of 39. All but one of the women were receiving Botox injections for cosmetic reasons.
Medical conditions that can be treated with Botox include excessive sweating, eyelid twitching, overactive bladder and chronic migraines.
If you are considering Botox for medical or cosmetic reasons, you should check that your provider is
