Guidance for Protecting Responders’ Health During the First Week Following a Wide-Area Aerosol Anthrax Attack

This document provides guidance on post-exposure prophylaxis and vaccination, personal protective equipment, personal decontamination and hygiene, administrative and engineering controls, and pre-event vaccination for first responders, emergency management staff, public health and medical professionals, skilled support personnel, and critical infrastructure personnel who participate in the response to an anthrax attack.