Hundreds of people at U.S. airports are so sick with fever, diarrhea, vomiting and other symptoms of potentially contagious illnesses that ambulances are called to treat them. Yet few get reported to health officials by airlines despite federal regulations and international guidelines designed to identify people with signficant diseases, a USA Today review of ambulance records and federal data shows. Many sick airline passengers aren't reported
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April 21, 2010
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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 ayoung@usatoday.com.
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