The law provides this unit with extraordinary flexibility because the stakes are so high. According to the statute:
The number refers to California Health and Safety Code § 123707 , which governs the Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Unit . This unit is responsible for the manufacture, distribution, and licensure of Botulism Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) , a life-saving treatment for infants. 123707
In the quiet labs of the California Department of Public Health, a specialized team works under a unique legal mandate to solve a terrifying medical mystery: infant botulism. While rare, this condition can paralyze an infant’s muscles, making it impossible for them to breathe or eat. The law provides this unit with extraordinary flexibility