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Health experts warn of real issues from fake Botox treatments
Health officials say fake Botox treatments may be linked to botulism-like illnesses. Botulism is caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves and causes difficulty breathing and muscle paralysis.
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CDC investigating nearly 20 cases of people falling ill from counterfeit Botox
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is investigating nearly 20 reports of people experiencing adverse effects from injections of counterfeit Botox.
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Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states
Nineteen people from nine states have reported harmful reactions after receiving cosmetic injections — commonly known as “botox” — that were administered from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in ...