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Anthrax
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| Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program Agency
Posted on 09/17/2001 8:27:23 AM PDT by toenail
Why is it a threat? Anthrax spores are the top choice in biological weapons for "germ warfare."
Anthrax is effective as a biological weapon because:
- Anthrax is almost always DEADLY if not treated early.
- Spores can be produced in large quantities using basic knowledge of biology.
- Spores can be stored for decades without losing potency.
- Spores can be easily spread in the air by missiles, rockets, artillery, aerial bombs & sprayers.
We KNOW there are potential adversaries developing it as a weapon.
- At least 7 of our potential adversaries have worked to develop an offensive biological warfare capability using anthrax.
- Iraq has admitted to producing and weaponizing anthrax.
- The Former Soviet Union produced hundreds of tons of weapons-grade anthrax spores.
There is no indication of exposure.
- There is no cloud or color.
- There is no smell.
- There is no taste.
- There is no indication of an attack when dispersed by aerosol spray.
There is no effective treatment for unvaccinated victims of inhalational anthrax.
- Antibiotics will suppress infection only if administered early after exposure -- usually within the first 24 - 48 hours.
- By the time symptoms develop, it is highly likely death will occur despite the best efforts of modern medical science.
- 99% lethal to unprotected individuals.
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posted on
09/17/2001 8:27:23 AM PDT
by
toenail
To: toenail
I was asking my Mother just a couple days ago whether she thought the Anthrax vaccine would be made available to the civilian population. She didn't think so, arguing civilians are expendable.
I have no doubt people would freak at Anthrax vaccinations, especially those who have faith that it's the cause of Gulf War syndrome. It would also be a long and difficult program to administer--I think the Anthrax vaccine is multi-injection. It would also put a strain on manufacturing which has plenty of trouble making enough flu vaccine to go around year after year--this would be something much different. Also, it might--needless--cause people to panic.
To: toenail
This site is ever increasingly becoming a resource of inspiration. Excuse me while I go slit my wrists.
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posted on
09/17/2001 8:37:15 AM PDT
by
Naspino
To: newzjunkey
I was asking my Mother just a couple days ago whether she thought the Anthrax vaccine would be made available to the civilian population. Ask her if this is the same vaccine whose efficacy and safety have been seriously questioned by many in the Armed Services. Its been said the vaccine they were asked to take was out of date (didn't handle current strains), unproven, and because of adjuvant boosters, produced very bad side effects. If this is the same vaccine, it won't really help the populace. Better for us all to be on a regimen of antibiotics -- if we know which ones still work.
To: Naspino
Yeah...reality sucks, doesn't it!
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posted on
09/17/2001 8:43:53 AM PDT
by
RCW2001
To: toenail
All you ever wanted to know about
Anthrax, from the CDC.
To: Naspino,peach,uvular,kattracks,Ann Archy,Fred Mertz,OKCSubmariner
Get outta my way!
Me first!
If you are into anthrax, you might like to know about a comapny called "Hybridon"
Its in Cambridge , Mass.
Its into goodies like AIDS,DNA,HPV,and VIRUSES!
The funders, buddies and relatives of Bin Laden own a whole lot of stock!
So, its a question of who does us in first,our wrist slitting or their stuff!
I am watching Bush now on FOX,I guess a replay, and in my humble opinion, we are truly *ucked!
7
posted on
09/17/2001 9:32:37 AM PDT
by
Betty Jo
To: toenail
On a positive note, Ollie North was on TV and was very good at putting the mind at some ease. He strongly believes Laden has pretty much shot his wad. He said things like if Osama had any form of CBW he would have used the crashing planes to deliver it.
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posted on
09/17/2001 9:36:36 AM PDT
by
Lady Jag
To: toenail
Here I am with a sore throat (my kids have colds). I live 100 miles north of NYC. Cheery Monday afternoon thoughts.
9
posted on
09/17/2001 9:37:04 AM PDT
by
rockprof
To: Betty Jo
Well, let's cut some terr's throats before slitting our own wrists.... seriously, Ollie North's thinking parallels mine- altho you can't rule out a terror weapon being held in reserve for a sucker punch.
FWIW--
The Poor-Boy Nuke-- Bioterrorism***
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posted on
09/17/2001 9:46:12 AM PDT
by
backhoe
(Has that clinton "legacy" made you feel *safer* yet? ? ?)
To: Betty Jo
"I am watching Bush now on FOX,I guess a replay, and in my humble opinion, we are truly *ucked!" Now Betty Jo, You just sit on your butt and keep your mouth closed and you will be fine. ;-)
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posted on
09/17/2001 9:48:59 AM PDT
by
Inge_CAV
To: backhoe
I have spoken w/ some bio-chem guys and also heard a couple of experts on the radio a few months back. The problem with the bio attacks like anthrax is the delivery method usually kills the agent. It is also very tough to keep the agents in good enough shape for hand delivery. That said, still watch you local water suply distrubution. (almost said something else LLSS)
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posted on
09/17/2001 9:51:30 AM PDT
by
john316
To: backhoe
The problem is that we know who the terrorists are, and what countries help and support them. Now, if they can't control these freaks from using NBC weapons then they are truly F&&&&*d, because if they do indeed launch such an attack, they are ALL dead!! We WILL use Nuclear weapons to take out anyone that uses a bio weapon against us. This is MAD squared, only that they will kill a few million of us, but we will kill every last one of them, we have the weapons to take them out.
This is why I do not believe that this will escalate above a conventional war, if there are no fundamentalists left, who will continue with the Jihad? Suicide bomber or 2 is fine, but the whole population? I don't think so. They may be dumb, but I don't think they are stupid!!
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posted on
09/17/2001 9:54:57 AM PDT
by
Aric2000
To: sciencediet
The heat generated in the fire ball would of destroyed any biological.....I have done a lot of research on biological warfare....outside of vaccine and there ain't much available...Joe Six Pack is screwed....however there is a solution sort of....viruses like all germs and for that matter terrorists go after the weak ....I cannot stress how important it is for you to look into building up your immune system....germs and viruses will attack those with weak immune systems first...the best known immune builder is Fulvic Acid...not many know about it..its not new...one of Gods creations thats been around since time began
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posted on
09/17/2001 9:59:19 AM PDT
by
robnoel
To: Betty Jo
Name NAMES...PLEASE!! New Separate thread if you can!! People in power monitor the info here....what did the Queen of Googling find ouT???? You are the best...give us the info.
To: toenail
bttt
To: 2sheep
bump..it can withstand the heat of a bomb ?????
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posted on
09/17/2001 10:17:23 AM PDT
by
RnMomof7
To: Betty Jo
If you are into anthrax, you might like to know about a comapny called "Hybridon"....Its in Cambridge , Mass......Its into goodies like AIDS,DNA,HPV,and VIRUSES!........The funders, buddies and relatives of Bin Laden own a whole lot of stock!
MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF STATE, CORPORATE RECORD
NAME: HYBRIDON DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
TYPE OF CORPORATION: FOREIGN PROFIT
DATE INCORPORATED/QUALIFIED: 05/21/1997
ADDRESS: 620 MEMORIAL DR.
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DELAWARE 05/20/1997
REGISTERED AGENT: DOUGLAS J. JENSEN
REGISTERED OFFICE: 620 MEMORIAL DR., CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139
PRESIDENT: DOUGLAS J. JENSEN
620 MEMORIAL DR., CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139
TREASURER: LYNNE RUDERT
620 MEMORIAL DR., CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139
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HISTORY:
TRANSACTION: ORGANIZATION - PROFIT FOREIGN
DATE: 05/21/1997
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MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF STATE, CORPORATE RECORD
NAME: HYBRIDON, INC.
TYPE OF CORPORATION: FOREIGN PROFIT
DATE INCORPORATED/QUALIFIED: 02/20/1990
ADDRESS: 155 FORTUNE BLVD.
MILFORD, MA 01757
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DELAWARE 05/25/1989
PRESIDENT: SUDHIR AGRAWAL, D. PHIL
155 FORTUNE BLVD., MILFORD, MA 01757
TREASURER: ROBERT ANDERSON
155 FORTUNE BLVD., MILFORD, MA 01757
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To: Ann Archy
see #18
To: wallaby, honway, rdavis84,philman_36,
AGRAWAL TEJ Check out 18. There's that name again. ;-)
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