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  1. Anthrax vaccines are vaccines to prevent the livestock and human disease anthrax, caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. [1] They have had a prominent place in the history of medicine, from Pasteur's pioneering 19th-century work with cattle (the first effective bacterial vaccine and the second effective vaccine ever) to the controversial ...

  2. CDC recommends anthrax vaccination for three groups of adults 18 through 65 years old who may be at risk of coming in contact with anthrax because of their job: Certain laboratory workers who work with anthrax. Some people who handle animals or animal products, such as veterinarians who handle infected animals. Certain U.S. military personnel.

  3. 2 Background. Anthrax is primarily a disease of animals, and historically, humans have generally contracted the disease through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. The disease had become extremely uncommon in any form in the United States until the intentional mailings of anthrax spores caused an outbreak in the ...

  4. Nov 22, 2016 · The vaccine contains no dead or live bacteria. Immunogenicity and Vaccine Effectiveness. The anthrax vaccine is effective at protecting most people from anthrax, including inhalation anthrax. The effectiveness of the anthrax vaccine is around 93% for people completing the primary series and maintaining the booster vaccinations. Package Inserts

  5. There is a vaccine that can help prevent anthrax, a serious infection caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. However, this vaccine is not typically available for the general public. It is only recommended for people who are at an increased risk of coming into contact with or have already been exposed to B. anthracis.

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