Avast ye scallywags! The leaky border be a plague on our health! Here be the cure, me hearties! Arrr!
2024-02-29
Arrr mateys, ye scallywags be forgettin' 'bout the public health calamity caused by these landlubbers crossin' our borders sans proper papers or vaccinations. 'Tis bringin' a plague upon us like a curse from Davy Jones himself! Arrr!
All the presidential trips to the southern border in the world won’t change the fact that the border is porous, with over 7.3 million illegal immigrants crossing in the last three years. This poses a public health emergency, as migrants cannot be screened for diseases before entering the U.S. They come from countries with higher rates of diseases like measles and polio, with lower vaccination and compliance rates.Dr. James Hodges from Texas highlights an increase in diseases like measles, mumps, and sexually transmitted diseases among migrants. Measles cases are increasing globally, with outbreaks in the U.S. linked to migrant workers. Other diseases like flu, COVID-19, and tuberculosis are also a concern.The need for a public health barrier at the border is crucial, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Title 42 was invoked for contagious diseases, but the risk remains due to uncontrolled entry. Bringing back Title 42 could address this issue and protect public health.We must ensure that migrants entering the country do not pose a risk to the population, as we lack the ability to screen or vaccinate them effectively. Recognizing the public health risk at the southern border is essential for safeguarding the health of all citizens.