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Anthrax, smallpox vaccines called for
Washington Times ^ | Wednesday, October 10, 2001 | Audrey Hudson

Posted on 10/09/2001 11:28:24 PM PDT by JohnHuang2

Edited on 07/12/2004 3:35:37 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

A public health official told a Senate panel yesterday American citizens should be vaccinated against anthrax and smallpox, beginning with firefighters and other frontline disaster personnel.

"We cannot afford to not be fully prepared to deal with these diseases. The unthinkable has already happened," said Dr. Mohammad N. Akhter, executive director of the American Public Health Association.


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1 posted on 10/09/2001 11:28:24 PM PDT by JohnHuang2
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To: JohnHuang2
I am sure there will be plenty of vaccines for the Senators, Congressmen, and their families, probably already vaccinated...
2 posted on 10/10/2001 12:00:05 AM PDT by Fred
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To: Fred
The first challenge will be an order for 275 million smallpox injections. That should keep "Tommy" busy and his lip zipped for awhile.
3 posted on 10/10/2001 12:49:11 AM PDT by Fulbright
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To: Fulbright
Good point! FYI ( and pass it on.... )--

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4 posted on 10/10/2001 3:04:08 AM PDT by backhoe
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