Epidemiology of 3 Vaccine-Preventable Infectious Diseases Within US Immigration Detention Centers.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Migrants detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are at risk of preventable infections from crowding and limited health care. Postpandemic risk remains unclear as detention increases.

Objective

To assess epidemiological patterns of 3 vaccine-preventable diseases within ICE facilities.

Design, setting, and participants

This case series study examined data from January 2019 through October 2023 from ICE facilities managed by ICE Health Services Corp during the study period. All cases of influenza, mumps, and hepatitis A among persons detained in reporting ICE facilities were included.

Exposure

Diagnosis of influenza, mumps, or hepatitis A during ICE detention.

Main outcomes and measures

The primary outcomes were monthly case cou

SUBMITTER: Gupta R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12547590 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature