THE line has been crossed. Even if those responsible for the recent anthrax
mailings are caught, another attack could come without warning. So what should
we do?
The US Postal Service is looking at technologies that could sterilise mail,
such as ultraviolet light. But terrorists could easily find another means of
delivery.
Vaccinating millions of people against an attack that may never happen isn’t
practical. All vaccines can cause side effects, and the anthrax one doesn’t give
full protection against all strains.
Researchers are working on better treatments
(see “Vital moments”), but at the
moment antibiotics only work if given…
