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Immigration crackdown linked to missed pediatric care in Chicago

Original: Immigration Enforcement Surge Drove Thousands of Missed Pediatric Appointments in Chicago

A new finding reports that an immigration enforcement surge in Chicago drove thousands of children to miss pediatric appointments. The report links fear of arrests and heightened enforcement activity to families avoiding hospitals and clinics, raising concerns among pediatricians about disruptions to vaccinations, checkups and routine care for children in immigrant communities.

Why now: Concerns are growing over the collateral health effects of intensified immigration enforcement on children.

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