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Recent funding amount breakdowns by type of threat for the Project BioShield program
| Countermeasure area/product | Funding amount | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Anthrax | $1,456,130,000 | Antitoxins and vaccines |
| Botulism | $476,000,000 | Antitoxins |
| Smallpox | $1,085,000,000 | Vaccines |
| Radionuclear | $234,500,000 | Radiation sickness |
| Nerve agents | $60,800,000 | Midazolam for seizures |
From Department of Health and Human Services Project BioShield Annual Report: January–December 2013.
