"Tuberculosis Outbreak Among Migrants in Chicago Could Have Been Prevented with Vaccination, Experts Say"

Medical experts believe that the recent measles and tuberculosis outbreaks at migrant shelters in Chicago could have been prevented if migrants were vaccinated at the border and not living in cramped conditions. Unlike U.S.-born children, migrant students were not required to be vaccinated in order to attend school in Chicago until last month. Concerns are growing that similar outbreaks could occur in other sanctuary cities. The outbreaks have prompted Chicago to vaccinate all migrants at its shelters. Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination and early diagnosis for preventing and treating these diseases.