Nasal Spray Anthrax Vaccine

Sterne strain of Bacillus anthracis Credit: Janice Haney Carr/CDC

Researchers have developed a nasal vaccine that protects against anthrax.

A vaccine for anthrax already exists, but can only be delivered through injection.

The developers of the nasal vaccine believe that it will serve as added protection against the anthrax bacterium.

With the increasing use of anthrax as a biological weapon, the researchers believe this vaccine will be useful to military personnel in high risk areas.

For additional information, see:

• Nose Spray Anthrax Vaccine Effective In Early Tests (Science Daily)