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Is there an effective vaccinination for anthrax?

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Yes but use limited: There is a vaccine against anthrax that is limited in its use to parts of the military and a few additional civilians. There is little general risk outside of bioterrorism and availability of antibiotics for those potentially exposed limit its use on any broad scale.

Answered 11/24/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bio Thrax: In the United States BioThrax is licensed by the fda. It is currently given as a series of five shots with annual booster shots.

Answered 6/24/2014

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