By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer U.S. health officials are warning of counterfeit Botox injections after more than 20 people got sick. All of the people told health officials that they got the shots from unlicensed individuals or in settings like homes or spas. Most said they received the injections for cosmetic reasons. The Centers
U.S. health officials are warning of counterfeit Botox injections after more than 20 people got sick
A report warned that Botox injections and "vampire facials" have led to some women being infected with HIV because of unsanitary conditions at a spa in New Mexico. "This investigation is the first to associate HIV transmission with nonsterile cosmetic injection services," read a statement from the report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three women tested positive for HIV after receiving the novel cosmetic operations. The report found that they were infected despite not...
A warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about dangerous counterfeit versions of Botox.
CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Public Health issued a health advisory concerning Botox injections. There have been reports of adverse effects after receiving injections of botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, across several states, including Texas, CCPH stated. Those who have had injections by unlicensed or untrained individuals in a non-health care settings, []
The CDC issued an advisory Tuesday about the risks of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections after dangerous fake versions of the product have been found in several states.
The CDC issued an advisory Tuesday about the risks of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections after dangerous fake versions of the product have been found in several states.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 20 people have become sick after receiving counterfeit Botox injections.In small doses, botulinum toxi
The CDC also announced it is looking into nationwide reports of harmful reactions after injections from unlicensed individualsHealth officials in New York City are the latest in the US to warn against Botox injections from non-medical providers.In a statement released on Friday, the New York City health department pointed to emerging reports of botulism-like illness as a result of botulinum toxin injections, commonly referred to as Botox. Botulism is a rare but serious disease caused by the same...
Food safety officials have issued a nationwide public health alert for ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is warning that some ground beef products may be tainted with E. coli. The more than a dozen potentially contaminated products were produced by the Greater Omaha Packing Co., and include both patties and tubes of raw ground beef, according to the FSIS public health alert issued on Saturday. The agency said it was "concerned that some products may be in consumers’ and food service institutions’ freezers" and urged the public not to consume them due...