Still, the label doesn't restrict its use to any particular type of anthrax. Nass of Physicians for Social Responsiblity argues that the number of adverse reactions is underreported, perhaps by 100 cases. Most of the reactions reported to federal regulators were mild and contained to the site of the injection. But some were serious and affected other parts of the body. At least nine troops were hospitalized, and there was one case of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a condition associated with a flu vaccine that can lead to paralysis.
Military officials say the service member recovered, with no long-term effects.
Nass argues such evidence does not weigh in on the side of safety. The only way to know if a vaccine is causing harm is if a number of people suffer the same adverse side effects, Nass said. In the case of this vaccine I believe that occurred. Nass said 50 to 100 people have informed her that the vaccine is making them sick. Their vision is worsening and they can't tolerate loud noise or bright light.