US EditionAfter botulism treatment, babies get a treasured birthday card from California program
California’s Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program mails 200 hand-drawn birthday cards annually to support families recovering from this rare and serious illness.
- California's Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program mails roughly 200 hand-decorated first-birthday cards annually to children treated for infant botulism, coordinated by Robin Hinks.
- The program's primary role is diagnosing and treating infant botulism, caused by ingested spores that produce a toxin, using BabyBIG, the only IV therapy made from pooled immunized adult plasma, for about 200 cases annually.
- Nearly 1,500 families are part of the program's parent network, which in recent months included dozens of U.S. babies sickened in a ByHeart infant formula outbreak.
- Parents of treated infants said receiving the hand-drawn cards felt deeply touching, providing meaningful support that eased worry and inspired gratitude, as Amy Mazziotti recalled on her child's first birthday.
- Rooted in Dr. Stephen Arnon's 1976 work, the program remains the sole worldwide source for treatment and family support, according to its leaders.
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Marietta Daily JournalPenguins in party hats? Birthday cards cheer families of babies treated for botulism
The California program that identifies and treats cases of dangerous infant botulism also comforts families by sending silly cards on their babies' first birthdays. Staff at the state's Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program decorate and mail roughly 200 cards…
After botulism treatment, babies get a treasured birthday card from Ca
The California program that provides the world’s only medical treatment for potentially deadly infant botulism also offers traumatized families hope of a different sort – silly cards on their babies’ first birthdays. Every year, staff at the state’s Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program decorate and mail roughly 200 cards to celebrate the recovery of children affected by the rare and dangerous condition. In recent months, that group h…
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After botulism treatment, babies get a treasured birthday card from California program
The California program that identifies and treats cases of dangerous infant botulism also comforts families by sending silly cards on their babies' first birthdays.
Unique program celebrates babies recovering from botulism with heartwarming gesture – UK Times
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After botulism treatment, babies get a treasured birthday card from California program - Regional Media News
The California program that provides the world's only medical treatment for potentially deadly infant botulism also offers traumatized families hope of a different sort - silly cards on their babies' first birthdays. Every year, staff at the state's Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program decorate and mail roughly 200 cards to celebrate the recovery of children affected by the rare and dangerous condition. In recent months, that group h…
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