Written question asked by Lord Jopling (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 January 2012.
Health: Anthrax Vaccine
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many members of the emergency services have been vaccinated against anthrax infection.
- Answer
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Decisions about vaccination are made on the basis of a risk assessment of the potential threat. Those most at risk from a non-malicious release of anthrax are typically workers in the wool and hide industries and laboratory staff working with the live virus. A stock of anthrax vaccine is available to treat those infected due to accidental exposure. Infection is not typically transmissible person to person, and for this reason emergency workers are not routinely vaccinated against anthrax. A stockpile of anthrax vaccine is maintained as part of the United Kingdom's national emergency preparedness strategy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 14279; 734 c41WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Related items
- Subjects
- Emergency services Vaccination Anthrax
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