INFORMATION ABOUT BOTULINUM VACCINE

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Subject: INFORMATION ABOUT BOTULINUM VACCINE                             

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Folder Title: INFORMATION ABOUT BOTULINUM VACCINE                                                             

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                    INFORMATION ABOUT BOTULINUM VACCINE


          You are being given a vaccine called botulinum toxoid because you
          are considered at risk of exposure to botulism. Botulism can
          cause serious paralysis or death. it is caused by toxins that
          interfere with the normal transmission of nerve signals.
          Botulism can arise from; (a) contaminated food and water, (b)
          contaminated wounds, or (c) a biological warfare attack. Symptoms
          of botulism can begin as early as three hours or as late as
          several days after exposure to the toxin. Symptoms include
          blurred vision, generalized weakness, difficulty in swallowing
          and talking. Treatment after exposure is primarily supportive
          and there is an antitoxin/antidote which may be beneficial. Your
          primary protection against botulinum toxin is the use of your
          chemical protective mask and overgarment. Vaccination with
          botulinum toxoid is expected to provide additional protection for
          individuals exposed to the toxin. However, no vaccine is loot
          effective. No other vaccine is available which can give you this
          protection.
          This is an investigational (not yet licensed) vaccine that has
          been safely given to over 3000 laboratory workers and scientists
          over the past 25 years. it will be administered as a series of
          three injections under the supervision of qualified medical
          personnel.
          About 92% of people who are vaccinated report no significant side
          effects beyond the local pain experienced at the time the vaccine
          is given. However, like other vaccines you have been given, this
          one may have some side effects. Side effects occur in 4t to St
          of people. When they occur, they are usually at the site of
 tenderness, swelling, redness and/or
          itching. All these are common Symptoms with the typhoid vaccine
              I%ave already received. The number of these local reactions
             i@s to increase after the first injection. Rarely an
          i,c,@vidual may develop a small lump at the injection site which
          lasta for several days to weeks before going away. Local
          reactions that can interfere with performance of your duties are
          very uncommon. Generalized reactions may include favor,
          tiredness, headache and/or 'muscle pain and occur in less than it
          of people. Rarely (less than I in 1000 injections) an individual
          may be unable to perform duties for a day or two. As with any
          vaccination, a very rare, unexpected, potentially severe, side
          effect not previously observed could occur. If you are pregnant
          it is not known if this vaccine will harm your unborn baby.
          However, most vaccines do not harm an unborn baby when given to
          the mother.

          If a reaction that worries you occurs after you leave the area
          whowo th@ vaccine wan given yoU should Import tQ oi@k gall.
          You may be one of a group to receive a postcard in the next few
          weeks asking for information on your experiences with this

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Declassified = 04-OCT-1996