Topic: Pediatric Research

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Raining Scuds
Episode 497 2:14:02 - 2:16:21

497: Raining Scuds

Anthrax Vaccine, Pediatric Medical Research

The Obama administration is considering guidelines for testing the anthrax vaccine on children to prepare for potential bioterrorist attacks. While over one million U.S. service members have received the vaccine, its effects on children remain unknown. A federal panel led by Dr. Daniel Fagbuyi is exploring the ethics of these tests, despite the vaccine being considered "extremely dangerous."