Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Anthrax Essay -- essays research papers
Anthrax Vaccine: Safe and Effective, or Not? Intro: The Anthrax vaccine is a mandatory shot for military; while some people are willing to take the shot to save their lives, others believe if they take it, it will ruin theirs. I. The Anthrax Disease      A. Anthrax is a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus Anthracis.           1. It primarily affects livestock, but can occasionally spread humans.                a. The infection can be treated, but is almost always fatal.           2. The bacterium produces spores that lay dormant for years in soil and on                animal products.      B. There are three different ways to contract this disease.           1. Cutaneous anthrax is the mildest of the disease.                a. It is contracted through a cut on the skin.           2. Inhalation anthrax is a rare and fatal form of the disease.                a. This form of anthrax is usually fatal, even if treated, resulting in                fatality           3. Another rare and fatal form of the disease is intestinal anthrax.                a. It is caused by eating meat of an animal that has died of anthrax. Transition: Now that you know what causes the disease lets talk about the vaccine. II. The Anthrax Vaccination      A. The vaccine was developed in the 1950’s and 60’s and approved by the FDA in           the 1970’s.           1. The vaccine is a cell- free filtrate, produced from a strain of anthrax that              ... ...        evidence that it protects against inhaled anthrax.                B. I this case the vaccine cannot b given to service members                     without informed consent except during an emergency. Transition: Now that you have heard about the vaccine’s downfall, lets review everything Conclusion: We now know that anthrax is a fatal bacterium that can be contracted without your knowing. We also know that the vaccine can protect you. It has been tested since 1965, because it is the leading biological agent for germ warfare. We also know that it had a lower number of adverse effects in comparison with 3 other vaccines. Even with all that, there are still reasons why some won’t take the vaccine, like a lack of testing. It hasn’t been tested to see if it causes cancer, infertility, or even protects you from inhaled anthrax. Both arguments can end with the same statement, â€Å"I don’t want to get anthrax,†The question is what you are willing to risk to save yourself.
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