You will find on this page all of the resources you will need for the DOD Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program. More will be added as they are published or released.

Joint Knowledge Online Training

Date

Anthrax and Anthrax Vaccine, Course Number DHA-US080. This course provides a comprehensive overview of anthrax and the vaccine to prevent it. Topics in this lesson include history of the anthrax disease, policies governing the vaccine program, clinical features of anthrax disease, anthrax vaccine, indications, contraindications and precautions for anthrax vaccination, storage and handling of anthrax vaccine, and vaccine administration. 1.5 hours. (CAC authentication required)

May 11, 2018

Vaccine Safety	Date
Important information about social-media rumors regarding anthrax vaccine	July 17, 2019
Questions and Answers about Anthrax Vaccine and Squalene	April 24, 2018

Brochures	Date
What You Need to Know About Anthrax Vaccine	February 2023

Vaccine Information Statements	Date
Anthrax Vaccine: What You Need to Know	March 21, 2018

Package Inserts	Date
BioThrax (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed)	Nov. 23, 2015
Cyfendus	Oct. 20, 2023

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices	Date
CDC Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax, 2023	Nov. 17, 2023
ACIP Recommendations on the use of anthrax vaccine	Dec. 13, 2019

DHA-IHD Information Papers	Date
Anthrax Infections and Anthrax Vaccine	Jan. 31, 2025
Anthrax Vaccine and Long-Term Health Concerns	April 24, 2018
When Pregnancy Is Discovered After Anthrax Vaccination	Oct. 23, 2018

Standing Orders	Date
Standing Orders for Administering Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed (Adult)	March 11, 2024

Policies	Date
Department of Defense
Clarifying Guidance for Smallpox and Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Programs	Nov. 12, 2015
Department of Defense Participation in BioThrax Post-Licensure Requirements	April 14, 2011
Clinical Policy for the Administration of the Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed	July 31, 2009
Assistance in Informing Department of Defense (DoD) Personnel of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Program to Collect Plasma from Anthrax Vaccinees	Dec. 21, 2007
Exception to Policy for Anthrax Vaccination of Forwarded Deployed Naval Forces and III Marine Expeditionary Force in the Resumption of the Anthrax Vaccination Program under the Emergency Use Authorization	Aug. 16, 2005
Implementation of Resumption of the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program under Emergency Use Authorization	April 29, 2005
Anthrax and Smallpox Vaccination of Department of Defense Personnel and Dependents	Feb. 14, 2003
Total Force Personnel Policy for Administrative Exemptions from the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program	March 6, 2000
Anthrax Vaccine and Blood Donations	Jan. 20, 1998
Air Force
ALMAJCOM SG CHANGE IN ADMINISTRATION ROUTE AND DOSING SCHEDULE FOR THE ANTHRAX VACCINE ADSORBED	Jan. 14, 2009
ALMAJCOM IMPLEMENTATION OF MANDATORY ANTHRAX VACCINE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM	Feb. 16, 2007
Coast Guard
ALCOAST ANTHRAX VACCINE CHANGE IN ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION AND IN DOSING SCHEDULE	Jan. 5, 2009
Coast Guard Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program	Sept. 10, 2007
Slowdown of the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program	June 8, 2001
Marine Corps
MARADMIN ANTHRAX VACCINE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM UPDATE	Aug. 10, 2011
Navy
BUMED CLINICAL POLICY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ANTHRAX VACCINE ADSORBED UPDATE	Nov. 5, 2009