Customs And Border Protection Ignored CDC's Call To Vaccinate Migrants

The CDC recommended vaccinating all detained migrants against the flu, but this advice was ignored by CBP due to logistical challenges. Representative Rosa Delauro has been investigating the deaths of migrant children in CBP custody during the 2018-2019 flu season. The CDC emphasizes the importance of flu vaccinations for everyone over six months old to prevent the spread of the disease.

What was the CDC's recommendation regarding flu vaccinations for detained migrants?

• To vaccinate all detained migrants against the flu

• To vaccinate only children against the flu

• To vaccinate only adults against the flu

• To vaccinate only those with pre-existing conditions

Why did CBP find it challenging to implement a vaccination program?

• Due to lack of vaccines

• Because of logistical challenges

• Due to opposition from migrants

• Because of insufficient funding

What was Representative Delauro investigating?

• The effectiveness of flu vaccines

• The deaths of migrant children in CBP custody

• The cost of implementing a vaccination program

• The spread of flu in the general population

How many migrant children died in CBP custody during the 2018-2019 flu season?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the CDC's general recommendation for flu vaccinations?

• Everyone six months and older should be vaccinated

• Only adults should be vaccinated

• Only children should be vaccinated

• Only the elderly should be vaccinated