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CDC investigating counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections in 9 states

Nineteen people across nine states experienced harmful reactions from cosmetic injections, leading to hospitalizations and botulism treatment, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Reactions occurred in various states, with all affected individuals being female and aged between 25 to 59 years old. The CDC, along with other health departments and the FDA, are investigating the incidents.
The CDC recommends verifying the licensing and training of providers giving cosmetic injections to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Counterfeit Botox probe to be conducted by CDC, FDA after reports of 'harmful reactions'

Counterfeit Botox is being investigated by the CDC and FDA following reports of botulism caused by injections in multiple states.

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Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states

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Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states

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CDC investigating reports of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections in 9 states

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CDC investigating nearly 20 cases of people falling ill from counterfeit Botox

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Counterfeit Botox probe to be conducted by CDC, FDA after reports of 'harmful reactions'

Counterfeit Botox probe to be conducted by CDC, FDA after reports of 'harmful reactions'

Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states

Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states

Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states

Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states

Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states

Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states

CDC investigating reports of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections in 9 states

CDC investigating reports of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections in 9 states

CDC investigating nearly 20 cases of people falling ill from counterfeit Botox

CDC investigating nearly 20 cases of people falling ill from counterfeit Botox

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