Resources

There are several websites that provide extensive scientific libraries and references to medical journal articles relevant to anthrax disease and the anthrax vaccine.

Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (AVIP)

http://www.anthrax.osd.mil/resource/library/default.asp

AVIP is the official program under which the U.S. Department of Defense currently requires vaccination for designated military personnel, emergency-essential DoD civilians and contractors, based on defined geographic areas or roles. The AVIP website provides information about anthrax, the disease, the threat, and the vaccine.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/reference/

CDC is a federal government agency and a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CDC's mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Its website has information on several bioterrorism agents and threats, including anthrax, as well as the latest recommendations for prevention.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

http://www.fda.gov/cber/vaccine/anthrax.htm#ref

FDA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) is one center within the FDA, and its website provides information about anthrax disease, the vaccine, and a series of resources and references, including reviews of and recommendations for BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed).

Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/idsa/bt/anthrax/resources/anthrax-resources.html

IDSA is a non-profit organization aiming to improve the health of individuals and communities by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention of infectious diseases. Its website provides information about bioterrorism and includes a comprehensive list of resources about anthrax and the anthrax vaccine.