Have you or any veterans you know received the anthrax vaccine prior to deployment and had adverse reaction soon after (such as DVT)?

SPC Jesse Roth — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 02:00:49 -0500

I am a 26 year old infantry vet. Deployed twice to Afghanistan. I was vaccinated in 2008 and since developed deep vein thrombosis and pulmomary embolism in both lungs..barely made it. Am i alone or has anyone else experienced this ? No known cause or genetic reason. I work a physical job otherwise healthy and one day i have a DVT and double pulmonary embolism. Docs at ER baffled as me. Please help.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Dec 19 at 2016 2:15 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 02:15:49 -0500

I have had 10 Anthrax shots and the only problem I had was the pain in my triceps from receiving the shots.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2016 6:15 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 06:15:10 -0500

I have had 14 so far. No ill effects.

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Dec 19 at 2016 9:53 AM

Maj Marty Hogan — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:53:25 -0500

Veterinarians have been getting these shots since the 40s and 50s. Don't believe the hype and you have some other issue. Consult a doc.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2016 12:41 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:41:44 -0500

No reactions.....other than that damn burning sensation....from that vaccine

Response by SPC Jesse Roth made Dec 19 at 2016 3:54 PM

SPC Jesse Roth — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:54:25 -0500

Ok guys thanks. Just had to see what it could be. I was screened for all the above and looks like its a very rare disorder/disease i have.

Response by CAPT Hiram Patterson made Dec 20 at 2016 10:04 AM

CAPT Hiram Patterson — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:04:25 -0500

I had no problems and was only required to have 4 on my 1st Iraq deployment and none on my second. My surgeon buddy had a severe allergic reaction from one shot and was medically exempt. I don't recall any other problems when we vaccinated the Marines in our unit.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2016 10:25 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 22:25:46 -0500

I had an allergic reaction after the second shot in 2007. I've also had a cough that lasts 3 months or so since 2008. Dr. can't explain it.

Response by SFC Dennis A. made Dec 21 at 2016 7:02 AM

SFC Dennis A. — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 07:02:32 -0500

I had two shots and have suffered no ill effects that I know of and that was over twenty years ago.

Response by SSgt Michael Cox made Dec 21 at 2016 11:16 AM

SSgt Michael Cox — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:16:08 -0500

I receive the full set plus some and the only effect I had was the burning pain going down my arms.

Response by SPC Jesse Roth made Dec 21 at 2016 12:38 PM

SPC Jesse Roth — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:38:55 -0500

The reason I mention this is because i read a story where some 25-30 year old troops were falling over dead in iraq and it was directly linked to the anthrax vaccine. They had blood clots in their legs and it killed them. This wasnt something random i conjured up in my head. Keep in mind only .001% of all who got the vaccine developed these clots.

Response by SSG Duane Tyler made Dec 22 at 2016 2:16 PM

SSG Duane Tyler — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:16:22 -0500

Hell to the naw!!! I remembered my friends who returned from the Gulf war who had to take those pills in case of an NBC attack and had to get special hospitalization treatment because of achy joints and female problem. They are still being treated today as retiree's. We had the option of signing a declination statement before we deployed to Iraq as the 172D SBCT, Ft. Wainwright, AK in 2005. I thought about my Battles at that moment and declined it. I had no problem with giving a DNA sample (like some) because I wanted to be identified if I didn't come back alive. I hear it's mandatory now for Korea and other overseas assignments.

Response by SSG Waldo Yamada made Aug 14 at 2017 12:05 AM

SSG Waldo Yamada — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:05:54 -0400

Did you ever had to tasks like working in the burn pits and such? Did you cross areas that you had to breath in different fumes? Where you close to any plutonium shell, if you were a tanker. I believe there are registries for those in the VA.

Response by SFC Darrell Felder made Sep 17 at 2017 3:29 AM

SFC Darrell Felder — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 03:29:12 -0400

Spc Roth, during my deployment to Iraq in 2007-2008, I developed a Blot clot in my lower left leg. It stuck me as odd. I got 3 Anthrax shots in 2007 while in theater, which was mandatory. When I returned from my deployment. I was giving a DNA test because I didn't fit the norm for having blot clots. I was diagnoses as being a Factor V leiden Deficiency. (its a blot clotting disorder) At 43 yrs old, I never had one before, or never new I had this condition. So what trigged the blood clot?? Was it the Anthrax shot?? Honestly, I won't rule it out.

Response by SPC Tami Jansen made Jul 12 at 2018 2:38 PM

SPC Tami Jansen — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:38:24 -0400

I was deployed to Balad Iraq from 2006-2008. Our helicopters were right across from the burn pit as well as our living area *I have already signed up for the registry and all that it entails with the VA* I had been having pain in my arm for quite awhile and had gone to my primary multiple times with no results. I was truly about to give up when I had a night where my arm went completely numb again and I had severe pain and it turned blue. Thankfully my doctor was out and I saw a different one and from that CT and ultrasound they found that I had blood clots from my armpit to my elbow as well as in my Aorta. I was hospitalized for almost 2 weeks. I had a thrombectomy and a bypass and was on a heparin drip. Unfortunately the bypass clotted either while I was in the hospital or directly after. I have an angiogram on Aug 3. They have ran every test imaginable. Nothing. No genetic reason why this should happen. They can Guess but no tests. Most think it was either from the burn pit or the shots we were given. So do not disregard this so fast as Inam currently fighting this battle still. It is very real.
Pic is of my left arm after having blood draws every 6 hours for heprin, all the blood draws they needed and all my IVs since my Right arm had the clots.

Response by SP5 T Whit made Aug 20 at 2018 6:52 PM

SP5 T Whit — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:52:30 -0400

I have received anthrax vaccine in the army and about 10 months later developed deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Then I was told I had a genetic mutation called factor v leiden. No evidence of having it prior to the military.

Response by Tonya Reynolds made Aug 24 at 2018 2:16 AM

Tonya Reynolds — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 02:16:23 -0400

You are not alone. My son had the Anthrax + other vaccinations before he went over to serve in Enduring Freedom. He has since had PE/DVT blood clots, cannot absorb B vitamins, has had a massive stroke and due to the clot buster, he's lost 3 toes. I will fight until I get answers!!!

Response by SPC Ryan Breniman made Nov 16 at 2018 10:03 PM

SPC Ryan Breniman — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:03:32 -0500

I had some major problems, please get in touch with me.

Response by PO2 Trevor Cameron made Mar 27 at 2019 11:05 PM

PO2 Trevor Cameron — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:05:49 -0400

I have had the anthrax shots as well. I am sitting in the hospital right now with double pulmonary embolism. All tests are negative or normal. Doctors don't know why I have this. I started thinking about all the vaccines the army gave me and wondered about the anthrax shot myself. I apparently have been have clots pass through my heart and lungs for a while now since my lungs are full of clots. Doctor said I have been dealing with this for a while.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2020 3:19 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:19:38 -0500

I have gotten them too after receiving the vaccine. I got my first one after my 5th booster and have had two more episodes since.

Response by A1C Chris Chaney made Jul 20 at 2021 9:29 PM

A1C Chris Chaney — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:29:41 -0400

I have had 11 blood clots in 8 different occasions and a pulmonary embolism twice, one of those I was not expected to recover from. I feel like the Anthrax Vaccine is the only common denominator

Response by CPO John Jacobson made Nov 11 at 2021 5:28 PM

CPO John Jacobson — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:28:21 -0500

Hi Jesse,

I had the anthrax vaccine in 1996 during a deployment to the Persian Gulf with the Navy. I developed pulmonary embolisms that nearly killed me in 2001. In the ICU they tested my blood and determined I have Factor V Leiden, a condition that can lead to blood clotting. Since then I have been taking blood thinners and will have to for the rest of my life. The Navy gave me 0% service connected. The VA gave me 60% for the same thing.

Response by SFC Josh Wilson made Apr 23 at 2022 1:11 AM

SFC Josh Wilson — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 01:11:41 -0400

I have been searching for others who had the same thing happen to him. I found this! I deployed multiple times and multiple vaccines for anthrax. However nov of 2019 I get my annual booster. I started feeling sick. After 6 visits to the doctor and 3 ER visits they finally did a xray and ct scan. I had multiple blood clots in my lungs. They were baffled for me being fit and in good shape. I was a 28 year old SFC that never had issues. They diagnosed me with aps and dont know how I got it.