anthrax vaccine adsorbed, adjuvanted (Pending FDA Approval)

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Anthrax Disease Prophylaxis

Pending FDA approval for treatment of post-exposure prophylaxis of disease following exposure to Bacillus anthracis in adults aged 18-65 years in conjunction with recommended antibacterial drugs

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BioThrax vaccine (anthrax vaccine adsorbed) that is adjuvanted with immunostimulatory Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) agonist oligodeoxynucleotide CPG 7909

Active immunization with adjuvant improves immune response against Bacillus anthracis

Prepared from a cell-free filtrate of B anthracis without dead or live bacteria

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