Built Environment and Social Context (continued)

In addition to structural barriers, undocumented immigrants may fear that seeking health care could lead to detection by immigration officials or using government services might prevent them from obtaining legal status. They may also fear being turned away or being mistreated by health care providers. As a result, undocumented immigrants are less likely to have regular sources of care, seek preventive services, or have access to specialty care. This increases their risk for poor overall health. Due to the lack of insurance coverage and limited financial means, many undocumented immigrants rely on safety-net, health care providers for their care.

Half of Unvaccinated Hispanic/Latino Adults Unsure Whether Immigrants Are Eligible To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

2022

As far as you know, are adults living in the US eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of their immigration status?

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During the pandemic, half of unvaccinated Hispanic/Latino adults were unsure whether immigrants are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

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