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Botulism

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Surveillance

CDC National Botulism Surveillance

Vaccine Information

There is no vaccine for botulism at this time, and antitoxins are not useful for preventive purposes.

Diagnosis & Management

CDC Botulism Information for Health Professionals

Resources

For Healthcare Providers:

Reporting to PDPH

Report Botulism cases to PDPH immediately by calling 215-685-6748 during business hours or calling 215-686-4514 after business hours and asking for the Division of Disease Control on-call staff.

Health Educational Materials

• CDC About Botulism

Links and Resources

• CDC Resources and Publications

Guidelines for Management and Control

All Facilities

• Botulinum Toxin as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management [JAMA, Feb 28, 2001 / 285(8): 1059-1070]
• Botulism in the United States, 1899 – 1996: Handbook for Epidemiologists, Clinicians and Laboratory Workers [CDC, 1998]

For Patients and Community Members:

Posters:

There are no posters for Botulism.