Anthrax Vaccination: Information for Healthcare Professionals
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One of the Non-routine Vaccines by Disease
The anthrax vaccine helps protect people from anthrax. It can also help prevent anthrax from developing in people who have been exposed to the bacteria but have not developed symptoms.
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Anthrax Vaccine Recommendations
ACIP pre- and post-exposure vaccine recommendations; and contraindications and precautions for anthrax vaccination -
About the Anthrax Vaccine
Composition of the anthrax vaccine; immunogenicity and effectiveness information; and a link to the package insert -
Storage and Handling for the Anthrax Vaccine
Guidelines regarding proper refrigeration, storage, and disposal of the anthrax vaccine -
Administering the Anthrax Vaccine
Information on visual inspection; administration route, site, and needle size; number and timing of doses; predrawing vaccine doses; and administration with other vaccines -
Anthrax Vaccine Resources
Vaccine safety, provider education, and patient education resources, as well as clinical information and references
- Page last reviewed: November 22, 2016
- Page last updated: November 22, 2016
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