WHY IS ANTHRAX AN EFFECTIVE BIOLOGICAL WARFARE AGENT?
8. Anthrax bacteria are capable of forming spores, which are thick walled inactive forms. Bacterial spores may survive quite extraordinary extremes of temperature, dehydration or chemical insult. Spores are easily stored and remain dangerous for a long period. 9. Anthrax spores are well suited for delivery by missiles or bombs. They can also be dispersed by small devices using explosives, generators that use either explosives or compressed air, or spray devices. Anthrax would most likely be dispersed in aerosol form. Version: 29-Jan-03 Page 2 of 4 HOW CAN ANTHRAX INFECTION BE PREVENTED? 10. The single best way to protect against many lifethreatening diseases is via vaccination. Vaccines work by stimulating the human bodys natural defences to prevent the development of a disease if later exposed to it. IS THERE MORE THAN ONE TYPE ANTHRAX VACCINE? 11. Two types of anthrax vaccine are available for ADF personnel, one made in the United States and the other made in the United Kingdom. Thes
