Who Will Save Us from Ourselves?

Abstract

This paper defines anthrax, describes methods of exposure, introduces the origins of the Department of Defense's mandatory Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (A VIP), and the required dose interval. The potential threat for military exposure is examined with emphasis on the countries with, or suspected to have an offensive capability. We look at the arguments from both sides who claim the vaccine is safe and has adequate efficacy, or proclaim the vaccine is unsafe, ineffective, and perhaps unnecessary. My opinion is that the program is not only illegal, but unethical and should be shut down immediately, or at least require individual consent as mandated by federal regulations and Presidential Executive Order dealing with investigational new drugs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 08, 2006
Accession Number
AD1140206

Entities

People

  • Casey L. Peterson

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Warfare
  • Biological Weapons
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Ebola Virus
  • Explosive Devices
  • Governments
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Infectious Diseases
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Public Health
  • United States
  • Vaccination
  • Vaccines

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Immunology
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology