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 forms. The external form is contracted through cuts and breaks in the skin. The internal form is

caught by inhaling anthrax spores, which invade the lungs and intestinal tract (Funk and Wagnalls New

Reported side effects to the vaccine are mostly limited to local reactions. They include, sore arm,

scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2000. Phase III will include the remaining forces and new recruits by

(ProMED(03), PRO/AH). While the entire vaccination series is 6 shots, military officials think it is

Rear Admiral Michael Cowan, deputy director of medical readiness for the Joint Staff. Until we know

areas of the battlefield. It is not known what branch of service, front line, or rear area troops would be at

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