‘Growing cluster' of botox-related botulism cases tied to Milton spa, health officials say
Rodrigo Beauty did not immediately return a request for comment Saturday night. It appeared the website for booking appointments had been taken down.
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Health officials stress that Botox and other cosmetic procedures should only be administered by licensed professionals in accredited medical settings.
Botulism results when the botulinum toxin circulates in the blood, causing a variety of paralytic symptoms. Those symptoms include double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty breathing. Such symptoms are sometimes followed by muscle weaknesses, which can progress over the course of hours or days.
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‘Growing cluster' of botox-related botulism cases tied to Milton spa, health officials say
Rodrigo Beauty did not immediately return a request for comment Saturday night. It appeared the website for booking appointments had been taken down. Related : State health officials previously Use of botulinum toxin — commonly known by the popular brand name Botox — for cosmetic procedures is widely Advertisement Health officials stress that Botox and other cosmetic procedures should only be administered by licensed professionals in accredited medical settings. Botulism results when the botulinum toxin circulates in the blood, causing a variety of paralytic symptoms. Those symptoms include double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty breathing. Such symptoms are sometimes followed by muscle weaknesses, which can progress over the course of hours or days. Advertisement In November, a Stoughton woman was Material from previous Globe coverage was included in this report. Camilo Fonseca can be reached at
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10 botulism cases linked back to Milton spa, health officials say
The Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH) has issued a warning to the public after an increase in botulism cases has been linked to a spa in Milton. Officials say that the suspected cases are tied back to Rodrigo Beauty, located at 464 Granite Ave, in Milton. As of today, at least 10 people have been linked to the suspected iatrogenic botulism. In a statement from the DPH, iatrogenic botulism is a 'rare but serious illness caused by botulinum toxin spreading beyond the injection site, potentially leading to life-threatening symptoms.' On Thursday, the DPH released a statement about an investigation into 4 cosmetic botulism cases on the South Shore. First and early symptoms include: blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, or breathing difficulties. The DPH is advising anyone who has received Botox injections from the Milton spa between May 1 and June 4 is strongly urged to contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at 617-983-6800 or their local board of health immediately, even if they are not currently experiencing symptoms. The DPH also reiterated the importance of undergoing a procedure like Botox injections from a licensed professional with medical credentials. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
