Botulism Cases Linked to Botox Used on the South Shore, DPH Says

Bad Botox? Six cases of botulism on the South Shore tied to possible Botox injections - The Boston Globe

The Department of Public Health has told clinicians to be on alert.

Botulism cases linked to Botox used on the South Shore, DPH says

Mass DPH is investigating four suspected cases of botulism potentially tied to Botox injections in the South Shore.

Mass. health officials probe 4 suspected botulism cases tied to Botox injections

Massachusetts health care providers should be on the look out for botulism in people who’ve gotten Botox injections, with four suspected cases under investigation around the South Shore, health officials said Thursday. In its clinical advisory, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health didn’t share specific details on the four cases under investigation, including whether anyone had died. Botulism is an illness that can be deadly. But the fou…

7 Side Effects of Botox to Know Before Getting Injections

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MDvitapix / Getty Image Side effects of botox injections can range from mild (like redness) to serious (such as breathing issues).Botox (botulinum toxin injections) is best known for smoothing wrinkles, but it’s also used to treat medical issues like migraines and an overactive bladder. While most side effects are mild, like redness or swelling, more serious reactions can occur, so it is important to know…