250 Immigrant Children Given Overdose Of Hep A Vaccine At Texas Detention Center

250 Immigrant Children Given Overdose Of Hep A Vaccine At Texas Detention Center

The South Texas Family Residential Center administered an adult dosage of the hepatitis A vaccine to nearly 250 immigrant children last week. While the children remain reportedly unharmed by the overdosage, the massive accident raises serious red flags about the treatment of immigrant families held at such detention centers.

In the video above, Crystal Williams of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and Dr. Patricia Salber, the host of "Doctor Weighs In," break down exactly what happened and explain the implications for improved conditions at these centers.

Watch the full segment on on the detention facility here.

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