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CDC Investigating Reports of Fake Botox Injections

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating cases of botulism-like illnesses caused by fake Botox injections administered in non-medical settings. Several states have reported these cases, and the CDC is coordinating a multi-state outbreak investigation.

Fake Botox is on the CDC’s radar. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Friday that it is investigating reports of 'a few botulism-like illnesses in several states resulting from botulinum toxin injections administered in non-medical settings,' the agency said in a statement. 'We are coordinating a multi-state outbreak investigation,' the agency added.

The two individuals reported symptoms that included blurred/double vision, droopy face, fatigue, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath and hoarse voice, the statement said. The patients, both of whom were hospitalized, received the injections from a licensed nurse who was 'performing work outside her authority.' Additional cases have been reported in Kentucky, Washington and Colorado.

Fox News Digital reached out to Abbvie , the FDA, the Tennessee Department of Public Health, and the Illinois Department of Public Health requesting comment. For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health.

 

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