The anthrax vaccination is the only known defense available for United States Troops against the
deadly anthrax virus. Many experts have said it is not effective against inhalation anthrax. Studies have
not been conclusive in their findings. The chance of living if you have received the anthrax vaccination
seems better. More studies should be conducted outside the Department of Defense, with their
cooperation, before the process to vaccinate troops continues.

Anthrax is a disease normally associated with plant eating animals (sheep, goats, and cattle) caused by
the bacterium Bacillius anthracis. It is now controlled through vaccination programs throughout the
world including the United States. Human infection with anthrax usually results from contact with
infected animals or products. Anthrax was discovered by Robert Koch in 1876. An effective vaccine for
animals was developed in 1881 by Louis Pasteur. In humans, the disease appears in both external and
internal......

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