Doctors say children of immigrants are missing healthcare

By: Nada Hassanein

Outlets: Stateline

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 498

Last Updated: 2 days, 22 hours ago

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Four in 10 pediatricians reported kids in immigrant families are avoiding coming in for healthcare out of concerns around immigration status, according to a new survey published Tuesday.

More than 1,600 pediatricians responded between April and June to the survey by American Academy of Pediatrics researchers.

In the survey, pediatricians were asked whether over the past year, their patients or the families they care for avoided seeking medical care for their child due to concerns …

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