Synopsis: A cluster of whooping cough cases among fully vaccinated children at Cobb County elementary schools in metro Atlanta points out the flaw in the current pertussis vaccine: It's only 85 percent effective. But vaccine manufacturers aren't working to develop one that's more effective. Instead, officials hope to curb outbreaks of the disease by giving more booster shots to adolescents and adults. Parents learn vaccine not all-powerful
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March 22, 2009
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Alison Young
Alison Young has more than 20 years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor at major U.S. newspapers. She is currently a member of USA TODAY's investigative team and is past president of Investigative Reporters and Editors, a national journalism training organization. Young is a frequent speaker on the techniques of watchdog journalism. This site is her personal portfolio of articles and reporting tips. You can reach her at alisonyoungreports@hotmail.com or ayoung@usatoday.com.
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