Who should get vaccinated against anthrax?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended 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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