http://whale.to/c/former_fda_reviewer_speaks_out_a.htm
Back in 2000-2003 I was a civilian contractor overseas. There was all sorts of controversy over being forced to get the 6-shot Anthrax series if there was a possibility you might be deployed to the middle east. The big thing I remember is that the Anthrax vaccine had expired and the manufacturer had added stuff to it to 'extend' the shelf life, but did it without FDA or DoD approval. I refused it as long as I could, until my supervisor took me to the clinic to get the first dose or fired on the spot. I got into the treatment room and when an Air Force medic came in with the shot I laid $100 on the table and told them I just need to get it in my record I got the shot. Then before I was due for the next dose the DoD dropped the requirement.
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