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Anthrax

Anthrax bacteria Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. It forms spores that can be found naturally in soil, commonly affecting domestic and wild animals around the world. Although it is rare in the United States, people can get sick with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.

When anthrax spores get inside the body, the bacteria can multiply, spread out in the body, produce toxins (poisons), and cause severe illness. Anthrax can enter the body through the skin (cutaneous); through ingesting contaminated food or water (gastrointestinal); intravenously (rare); or by inhalation, the deadliest form of the disease and the one most likely to be used as a biological weapon.

The anthrax vaccine has been licensed in the U.S. since 1970, and has been proven safe and effective at preventing anthrax disease, regardless of the route of exposure. The immunization is required for deployment to U.S. Central Command and the Korean Peninsula, as well as for designated NORTHCOM personnel, emergency response and other units. It is given in a five-dose series at 0, 4 weeks, 6 months, 12 months and 18 months, with yearly boosters to maintain immunity.

Brochure

2/26/2016

The BioThrax Vaccine in Pregnancy Registry was created to follow the pregnancy outcomes of women who were exposed to the anthrax vaccine during pregnancy.

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Anthrax, Women's Health

Anthrax Vaccine in Pregnancy Registry Referral Form

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2/10/2016

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Anthrax, Pregnancy Information

What You Need to Know About Anthrax Vaccine

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1/1/2016

This brochure discusses anthrax, the disease, and the anthrax vaccine.

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Anthrax

Clarifying Guidance for Smallpox and Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Programs

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Identification #: N/A
Date: 11/12/2015
Type: Guidelines
Topics: Smallpox, Anthrax

Anthrax Vaccine Package Insert

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11/1/2015

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Anthrax

Anthrax ACIP Guidelines

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12/22/2014

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Anthrax

MARADMIN ANTHRAX VACCINE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM UPDATE

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MARADMIN ANTHRAX VACCINE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM (AVIP) UPDATE

Identification #: N/A
Date: 8/10/2011
Type: Directives
Topics: Anthrax

Department of Defense Participation in BioThrax Post Licensure Requirements

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Department of Defense Participation in BioThrax Post-Licensure Requirements

Identification #: N/A
Date: 4/14/2011
Type: Directives
Topics: Anthrax

BUMED SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION AND MONTHLY REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR THE AVIP

Policy

BUMED SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION AND MONTHLY REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR THE ANTHRAX VACCINE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM (AVIP)

Identification #: N/A
Date: 7/7/2010
Type: Directives
Topics: Anthrax

ALARACT SUSPENSION OF THE AVIP REGISTRY AND MONTHLY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Policy

ALARACT SUSPENSION OF THE ANTHRAX VACCINE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM (AVIP) REGISTRY AND MONTHLY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Identification #: N/A
Date: 5/4/2010
Type: Directives
Topics: Anthrax

Suspension of Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed Registry Reporting Requirements

Policy

Identification #: N/A
Date: 4/27/2010
Type: Memorandums
Topics: Anthrax

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