From Pasteur Mérieux Connaught, Marnes-la-Coquette, France. Accepted for publication Jan. 28, 1997. The authors are employed by Pasteur Mérieux Connaught which makes whole cell and acellular pertussis vaccines (both two- and five-component) for sale in the United States, Canada, Europe and elsewhere. Address for reprints: Stanley A, Plotkin, M.D., Pasteur Mérieux Connaught, 3, avenue Pasteur, 92430 Marnes-la-Coquette, France. Fax 33.1.47.01.07.99.
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