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• Brian, your book is a "what to do, and what not to do" guide.  Your book was a real eye-opener.  My company turned on me as soon as they realized I was seriously injured.  If I had read your book sooner, I would have avoided a lot of costly mistakes.  They really have a "bag" of tricks waiting on an injured worker.  I found everything in your book to be true.  These companies have a "kennel of pit bull attorneys" who attack injured workers legally, and use every trick in the book to keep from paying medical bills.  Captain Jim VickersMississippi

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Are mariners required to take anthrax shots?

A: When deploying to unstable areas such as the Middle East, crew members can be required to take anthrax vaccination shots.

Though not conclusively proven, the immunization has been linked to significant side effects including pulmonary and nerve disorders, lumps and allergic reactions.

The Food and Drug Administration claims the shots are safe.

There have been numerous requests by military personnel asking the Department of Defense to discontinue the shots, but the DOD has been steadfast in its refusal.

There have been cases of commercial mariners being given the option to fly home from vessels under “mutual consent” when refusing to take the shots.