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UKHSA Probes Botox Side Effects After 14 Fall Ill in Darlington and County Durham

Clinicians have been advised to stay alert for botulism symptoms during ongoing investigations

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Overview

  • Fourteen residents of Darlington and County Durham developed symptoms such as drooping eyelids, double vision and slurred speech weeks after receiving Botox injections
  • Ten of those affected required NHS care for severe symptoms including difficulty swallowing and extreme lethargy
  • The UK Health Security Agency said its initial investigations found no evidence of product contamination
  • The agency is collaborating with Durham County Council and local NHS services to manage the response and share guidance
  • Health officials are urging cosmetic patients to verify practitioner licences, ensure strict hygiene measures and report adverse reactions via the MHRA’s Yellow Card scheme