Botulinum toxin, the main component of Botox, rarely causes sickness. But under certain conditions, it's considered one of the most lethal substances.
The state health department in Illinois has asked health care facilities to be on the lookout for patients experiencing symptoms of botulism that may be connected to counterfeit Botox injections.
Both individuals had to be hospitalized after receiving injections from a licensed nurse in LaSalle County, which is located southwest of Chicago. In Illinois, Botox injections are only permitted by certain licensed professionals who are regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the department said. Those licensed professionals do not include cosmetologists or estheticians.
“Receiving these treatments in unlicensed, unapproved settings can put you or your loved ones at serious risk for health problems,” said Illinois health department director Dr. Sameer Vohra in a press release. “If you are experiencing any health problems after a recent cosmetic treatment, please contact your healthcare provider immediately for help and assistance.”
Any cases that could be botulism should be reported to the local health department, the health department said.
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