BabyBIG Saves Lives in Botulism Outbreak
Update: 2025-12-09
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BabyBIG: The Lifesaving Medication for Infant Botulism - An outbreak of infant botulism has affected thirty-nine babies across the US, highlighting the critical role of BabyBIG, a unique intravenous drug made from blood plasma donated by scientists and volunteers. Tony Barberas son, Alessandro, was saved by BabyBIG after being hospitalized with infant botulism linked to contaminated ByHeart formula. The medication, developed by Doctor Stephen Arnon, uses antibodies from vaccinated volunteers to help babies fight the illness. With fewer than two hundred cases annually, the current outbreak underscores the ongoing need for BabyBIG, with California officials estimating they have enough in reserve until next summer.
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