Anthrax vaccine is considered a under the 2005 Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act. The PREP Act eliminates liability for injuries and deaths caused by anthrax vaccines.
Individuals who die or suffer serious harm due to the administration anthrax vaccines, may be eligible to receive compensation through the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP), whether the harm was a result of willful misconduct on the part of the vaccine manufacturer or person administering the vaccine.
Between 2010 and December 1, 2024, no claims for injuries sustained from anthrax vaccines have been deemed eligible for compensation from the CICP. Four anthrax vaccine injury claims were denied due to failure to submit medical records, six anthrax vaccine injury claims were denied because government officials ruled that the injury was not related to vaccination, and five were denied due to missing the one year filing deadline. Two anthrax vaccine injury claims, one for COVID-19 infection and one for rash/swelling, are currently pending review.
IMPORTANT NOTE: NVIC “Quick Facts” is not a substitute for becoming fully informed about anthrax and the anthrax vaccine. NVIC recommends consumers read comprehensive information NVIC provides on anthrax, the vaccine manufacturer product information inserts, and speak with one or more trusted health care professionals before making a vaccination decision for yourself or your child.
