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Subject: FW: [ODSSA] Vaccine war

Date: Sun, 31 Jan 1999 12:43:53 -0500

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I have two questions concerning the article I've forwarded from the ODSSA

list. Perhaps someone can answer the second one for me.

Article:

Not everyone is concerned about the anthrax vaccinations, however. More

than 166,000 service members have already received the first of the set of

six shots. Only 76 have refused, says Pentagon spokesman Jim .

" It is just a handful of people, " Mr. says of the refusers. " I think

that is absolutely remarkable. It's been a highly successful program by

anyone's measure. "

Those opposed to the vaccination policy say the number is low because

military leaders are threatening to court martial anyone who declines the

shots.

Question:

1. IS THAT ALL THAT IS REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS A " HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL " PROGRAM?

Article:

says the vaccine program is not experimental. " We have a vaccine that

is safe, effective, and FDA approved, " he says. " It has been out there since

1970 with an excellent safety record. How much testing is enough? "

Question:

2. I'M STILL CONFUSED ON THE FDA ISSUE. WERE THE LOTS NOW BEING GIVEN TO

OUR TROOPS APPROVED DESPITE THE PROBLEMS FOUND DURING FDA INSPECTIONS? OR

DO THE LOTS BEING GIVEN TO OUR TROOPS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE FALL UNDER

THE MILITARY'S IMMUNITY FROM FDA JURISDICTION AND INSPECTION?

F. Sorg

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