Who should get vaccinated against anthrax?
The CDCP’s advisory committee on immunization practices recommends vaccination for the following: —People who work directly with the organism in the laboratory. —People who work with imported animal hides or furs in areas where standards are insufficient to prevent exposure to anthrax spores. —People who handle potentially infected animal products in high-incidence areas. (Incidence is low in the United States, but veterinarians who travel to work in other countries where incidence is higher should consider getting vaccinated.) —Military personnel deployed to areas with high risk for exposure to the organism (as when it is used as a biological warfare weapon). Pregnant women should be vaccinated only if absolutely necessary. The anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program in the U.S. Army Surgeon General’s Office can be reached at 1-877-GETVACC (1-877-438-8222). http://www.anthrax.osd.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommend anthrax vaccination for the following groups: * Persons who work directly with the organism in the laboratory * Persons who work with imported animal hides or furs in areas where standards are insufficient to prevent exposure to anthrax spores. * Persons who handle potentially infected animal products in high-incidence areas. (Incidence is low in the United States, but veterinarians who travel to work in other countries where incidence is higher should consider being vaccinated.) * Military personnel deployed to areas with high risk for exposure to the organism (as when it is used as a biological warfare weapon).
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