Initiate Elimination Procedures
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Elimination of ingested toxin may be facilitated by inducing vomiting and by gastric lavage, rapid purgation, and high enemas. These measures should not be used in infant botulism. Enemas should not be administered to persons with illness except to obtain a stool specimen for diagnostic purposes. Exposed persons should have close medical observation. Honey should not be given to children younger than 12 months of age.
Sarah J. Thompson, MD
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