have not been investigated that have exposure potential.
possible chemical warfare agent detections in an ammunition supply
point southwest of Kuwait City, Kuwait. Investigators reaffirmed their
original assessment that it is unlikely that chemical weapons or chemical
warfare agents were stored at the ammunition supply point.
This report is much the same as all other OSAGWI reports in that it
discounts veteran reports and does not focus on the key issues. The
report talks about rounds with unusual markings, some people also
speculate that there were US supplied munitions at this location.
Anthrax Vaccine was also a discussion at the meeting. The AVIP
coordinator LTC Grabinstien came to reassure us that the vaccine
was A OK and Bioport was on track for approval. He gave some new
numbers, 2.1 million doses given, 522,000 soldiers vaccinated, 18
Safety studies.
Others and I raised the following questions: When will we see the long-
term study done by DoD or Bioport or anyone to determine if the 100%
increase in the protective antigen is harmful?
LTC Grabinstien: Were not aware of any problems related to that.
What is your position on the findings of the GAO?
LTC Grabinstien: We await the FDA’s approval, in fact I know that…….
(long pause) I should wait,…………………… the program is on track.
Walter Reed has stood up a vaccine health center, costing millions of
dollars. The program is based on phase 3 CCEP guidelines, why
have 2 overlapping programs using the same methodology (teaching
coping skills for those who have adverse reactions)?
LTC Grabinstien: Although the center does incorporate the CCEP
guidelines it is not the only methodology used.
Do you believe people can have systemic adverse reactions to the
anthrax vaccine and if so why not establish a program at this new
vaccine center that insures veterans are compensated when they
become ill due to the vaccine, why just throw those people out?
LTC Grabinstien: Yes they can, we have a lot to learn about what
steps are needed to take care of those folks, they are in a tough
spot. Its hard to prove that the vaccine caused their illness.
