[GatorGirl]

The vaccine isn't a treatment for anthrax, it's only a prophylactic. It was being administered to military personnel, there was anectdotal evidence that it had alot of side effects, and it was discontinued. Some say they ran out, some say it was discontinued because it wasn't effective and provided a false sense of security. Don't worry about the vaccines, what you need it a bunch of Cipro to treat it/fight it off.

[dubyagee]

. Some say they ran out, some say it was discontinued because it wasn't effective and provided a false sense of security. Don't worry about the vaccines, what you need it a bunch of Cipro to treat it/fight it off.

I saw a report well before 9/11 that the factory,lab, whatever, didn't pass inspection by the government, so it's product wasn't approved.

[dbbeebs]

"what you need it a bunch of Cipro to treat it/fight it off."

In what State are you licensed to practice Medicine?:

What date does your medical license expire?:

TIA, dbbeebs

[Iwo Jima]

"Don't worry about the vaccines, what you need it a bunch of Cipro to treat it/fight it off. "

The problem with your position is that the point at which most people would know that they have inhalation anthrax is when symptoms appear, and by that time the disease is fatal. No amount of Cipro or any other antibiotic or other treatment can save you. It is extremely rare to know that you have been exposed before symptoms appear. Therefore, a vaccine -- a "prophylactic" in your terminology -- is your only hope.