Health Officials Investigating Illnesses From Possible Counterfeit Botox
Briefly

The injections were typically administered in nonmedical settings, including homes or cosmetic spas, and the source of the injections was unknown and unverified. Some cases involved counterfeit shots potentially leading to serious health risks.
Counterfeit Botox injections have been a longstanding concern, with documented cases of harm in the past, highlighting the dangers posed by unregulated and non-standardized products.
Botulism, a severe illness caused by nerve-attacking toxins, can result from counterfeit Botox injections. Approved Botox doses contain purified toxins meeting FDA standards for safe use and effectiveness.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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