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• The PLAGUE
  Some historical information on the "black death" in an online lecture series by Dr. Jose Quintans
• The Anthrax Leak of 1979
  On April 2, 1979, there was an unusual anthrax outbreak which affected 94 people and killed at least 64 of them in the Soviet city of Sverdlovsk (now called Ekaterinburg), roughly 850 miles east of Moscow. The first victim died after four days; the last one died six weeks later.
• Department of Defence Anthrax Vaccination Program Questions and Answers
  The Department of Defense is implementing a vaccination program, against the biological warfare agent anthrax, which will be administered to all active duty and reserve personnel.
• Immunization Program Implementation
  "Eventually the total active duty and reserve component force, plus civilians designated as emergency-essential, will be vaccinated. This would total 2.4 million military personnel, including more than 1 million members of the National Guard and Reserves."
• Critical Information provided by Medical Corps
  Anthrax biohazard reference charts outline procedure for prophylaxis prevention of Anthrax. These charts once sold for $20. These charts are printable and can be downloaded for free.
• General Information on Anthrax from a civilian medical center
  COMMUNICABLE DISEASES: What is Anthrax?
• CDC - Centers for Disease Control
  Anthrax General, Technical and Additional Information, and FAQ