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The article describes two cases to show how medication confiscation in undocumented immigrant detention facilities in the U.S. has placed migrant children in medically vulnerable conditions. Topics covered include the detrimental consequences of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy breaches, the emerging problem for the health care system as illustrated by the cases, and ways on how pediatricians may advocate for children in similar situations.

The article looks into the problem of unaccompanied minors entering the southern U.S. border from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador.Topics covered include assigning a child to a Sponsor before a deportation hearing procedure, threat to public health of children with dengue, head lice and scabies, scheduling immunizations for acellular pertussis and tetanus toxoid. Also mentioned are pediatrician care for children including vaccination, community resources and informed advocacy.