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What is the dosage schedule for the anthrax vaccine BioThrax for pre-exposure prophylaxis in adults?
The dosage schedule for the anthrax vaccine BioThrax for pre-exposure prophylaxis in adults is 0.5 mL administered subcutaneously at 0, 2, and 4 weeks, followed by additional doses of 0.5 mL at 6, 12, and 18 months.
Key points
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis for adults involves 0.5 mL doses.
- Initial doses are given at 0, 2, and 4 weeks.
- Booster doses are given at 6, 12, and 18 months.
Source:Mosbys 2021 Nursing Drug Reference by Linda Skidmore-Roth· Vaccines and Toxoids· p. 1387–1390
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