Important Notice
The Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP) is currently receiving a high volume of calls and emails.
Parents and caregivers
- If you have questions, e-mail IBOHotline@cdph.ca.gov. Emails will be answered daily.
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The Infant Botulism Hotline (1-833-398-2022) is available toll-free 7 days a week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).
Health care providers
- The clinical support line (510-231-7600) remains open 24/7 for suspected infant botulism cases. Calls from medical providers receive priority response.
If your child has clinical symptoms or you are concerned about their health, contact your health care provider. In an emergency, seek medical care immediately.
Infant Botulism Parents Corner
The Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program is here to support parents of infants diagnosed with botulism. We also serve as a trusted resource for anyone seeking information about infant botulism and its treatment with BabyBIG®.
To learn more about this rare (“orphan”) disease, please see the information below.