Prevention from Anthrax

There are different ways to prevent anthrax such as:

If you have been exposed to the anthrax bacteria but are not yet exhibiting any symptoms of the disease, your doctor can prescribe a preventive dose of antibiotics. The type and dosage of the medication will depend on the strain of anthrax that you have exposed to.
The anthrax vaccine consists of five doses over a period of 18 months. However, this vaccine is still not available to the general public. As of now, only military personnel and those in high-risk categories such as vets, and laboratory technicians are given the vaccine.
Since anthrax does not spread from person to person, there is no need for medication unless the person has been exposed to the same source of the disease.
Currently, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention is working on a pill for anthrax prevention that is to be taken orally. However, more studies and research is still needed before this pill becomes commercially available.
In the event of a bioterrorist attack, the anthrax vaccine may be administered or a 60-day antibiotic course may be prescribed until the test results come back clear.