The Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP) is currently receiving a high volume of calls and emails. Please review the temporary hotline schedule below.
Parents and caregivers
- If you have questions, e-mail IBOHotline@cdph.ca.gov. Emails will be answered daily.
- The Infant Botulism Hotline (1-833-398-2022) is available toll-free 7 days a week, 7 a.m.–8 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
Welcome to the Infant Botulism Parents Corner. The Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program is here to offer support to parents of infant botulism patients and serve as a resource for anyone seeking information about the disease of infant botulism and its treatment with BabyBIG®. To learn more about this orphan (“rare”) disease, please see below.