When Fear Keeps People From the Doctor: Why Immigration Enforcement Is a Public Health Issue
By Black Womens Health Imperative
Category: Health
A child skips a vaccine because a parent fears immigration raids. In this post I explain why immigration enforcement is a public health issue, give real examples of delayed care in Black communities, and share solutions like mobile health teams, home visits, telehealth, know-your-rights resources, and the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R.1061 / S.455).