WASHINGTON, D.C.—In response to the newly-released letter to Congress that noted the U.S. Customs and Border Protection ignored recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to vaccinate detained migrants against the flu, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) released the following statement:

“ACEP strongly supports the vaccination of anyone detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or ICE contracted facilities. Insufficient sanitation, close confinement and poor nutrition could lead to a severe outbreak of the flu, which is potentially life-threatening, especially for children and elderly individuals."