RT Journal T1 Anthrax as a biological weapon, 2002: Updated recommendations for management—correction JF JAMA JO JAMA YR 2002 FD October 16 VO 288 IS 15 SP 1849 OP 1849 DO 10.1001/jama.288.15.1849 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.288.15.1849 AB In Table 3 on page 2246, the pediatric dosage of ciprofloxacin for "Initial IV [intravenous] Therapy" for inhalational anthrax in the contained casualty setting should read, "10 mg/kg every 12 h (maximum of 400 mg per dose)" and subsequent oral therapy under "Duration" should be "15 mg/kg per dose taken orally every 12 h (maximum of 500 mg per dose)." The doxycycline dosages for children should be based on weight (ie, > or ≤ 45 kg) and not on age.