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Medication and Vaccinations

Vaccinations and Medications during Service, VA continues to evaluate the health effects of Gulf War vaccinations and medications taken during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Vaccinations and Medications during Service

Some Veterans have raised concerns about certain vaccines and medications they received while serving in the military.Ā  VA continues to evaluate the health effects of Gulf War vaccinations and medications taken during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Female Servicemember getting vaccinated

Photo: U.S. Department of Defense

  • VA continues to evaluate the health effects ofĀ Gulf War vaccinations, including anthrax and botulinum toxoid.
  • Pyridostigmine bromide (PB)Ā is a pre-treatment drug taken by Servicemembers during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm to protect against nerve agent attacks.
  • Mefloquine (LariamĀ®)Ā is a drug given to Servicemembers to protect against malaria, an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
  • Anthrax vaccineĀ is a series of six shots to protect against the infectious, bacterial disease anthrax, which has been used in biological warfare. Learn more from theĀ Military Health System.
  • Smallpox vaccineĀ prevents smallpox, a deadly, viral disease. Because there is concern that smallpox could be used as a biological weapon, Servicemembers are vaccinated against it. Learn more fromĀ Medline Plus.

If you are concerned about long-term side effects from vaccinations or medications during your military service, talk to your health care provider or contact yourĀ local VA Environmental Health CoordinatorĀ to help you get more information from a health care provider.

Source:Ā  https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/vaccinations-medications.asp

received while serving in the military. Female Servicemember getting vaccinated Photo: U.S. Department of Defense VA continues to evaluate the health effects of Gulf War vaccinations, including anthrax and botulinum toxoid. Pyridostigmine bromide (PB) is a pre-treatment drug taken by Servicemembers during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm to protect against nerve agent attacks. Mefloquine (LariamĀ®) is a drug given to Servicemembers to protect against malaria, an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Anthrax vaccine is a series of six shots to protect against the infectious, bacterial disease anthrax, which has been used in biological warfare. Learn more from the Military Health System.

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