Anthrax Vaccines

Pre- and post-exposure vaccines

This page catalogs 2 anthrax vaccine products. Anthrax vaccines have historically been used primarily for military and occupational populations at risk of exposure to Bacillus anthracis.

Last updated: April 2026.

Anthrax Vaccine Catalog

Trade NameGeneric DesignationManufacturerVaccine TypeRegulatory Status & YearKey Notes
BioThraxAnthrax vaccine adsorbed (AVA)Emergent BioSolutionsAdsorbed subunitFDA Licensed, 1970Only US-licensed anthrax vaccine for pre-exposure
CyfendusAnthrax vaccine adsorbed, adjuvanted (AV7909)Emergent BioSolutionsSubunit + CpG adjuvantFDA Licensed, 2023Post-exposure prophylaxis with antibiotics

Sources

Regulatory data sourced from FDA CBER Vaccines Licensed for Use in the United States (March 2026). Catalog scope informed by Khan, Shaz, The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline.