Infant botulism treatment and prevention program

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.
The Infant Botulism Hotline (1-833-398-2022) is available Monday to Friday 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.

Parent Support Group

Parents can get help while their baby is being treated. There are two ways to get support:

IBTPP can share contact information of parents who have gone through this journey. They can offer peer support during and after your child's hospital stay. Contact toll-free Infant Botulism Outbreak Hotline at 1-833-398-2022. The hotline is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). If you have a request that is non-urgent, contact the IBTPP during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) at 510-231-7600.
On Facebook, there is a group called the Infant Botulism Family Network. You will be able to share stories, post pictures, and ask questions.