Anthrax and Antibiotics: Anthrax is Deadly. Antibiotics Could Save Your Life.

Anthrax could be used as a weapon of bioterrorism. Even though an anthrax attack is unlikely, you should know what to do just in case. If you were exposed to anthrax, you need to take antibiotics immediately—they could save your life. This video shows how anthrax germs make you sick and how antibiotics get rid of the anthrax. You need to take antibiotics before you feel sick and keep taking them for 60 days. In some situations, you may be offered a vaccine for added protection.

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Видео Anthrax and Antibiotics: Anthrax is Deadly. Antibiotics Could Save Your Life. канала Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)