Slate's Bizbox
recycled: Previously published Slate articles made new.

Vaccine Scene


Posted Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at 4:00 PM ET

On Sept. 24, Slate noted in Jon Cohen's piece "Vax Populi," that yes, an anthrax vaccine exists, but no, you can't have it. The significance of the story, tragically, has increased. At last count, one person has died from inhalation anthrax, seven have anthrax infections, and 32 have tested positive for exposure to the bug. Although the entire nation doesn't need to be vaccinated, many civilians want access to this product, which is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration. More important, the rationale for not developing an improved version of this vaccine for public use is becoming more hollow every day.

Print This ArticlePRINTDiscuss this in The FrayDISCUSSEmail to a FriendE-MAIL
Share on FacebookPost to MySpace!Share with MixxDigg ThisShare with RedditShare with del.icio.usShare with FurlShare with Ma.gnolia.comShare with SphereShare with Stumble Upon
Join the Fray: our reader discussion forum
What did you think of this article?
POST A MESSAGE | READ MESSAGES

Washington Post
The Washington Post
OPINIONS
What's Fair Game?
Anne E. Kornblut | What questions would Hillary Clinton have to answer if she were in Sarah Palin's shoes?
Editorial: Disappointment '08
PLUS » Stumped: More Nonsense From McCain