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Fear Is Keeping Kids From Care | Anchorage News
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When fear of immigration enforcement turns kids’ health care into a nightmare, doctors are sounding the alarm. Parents—especially in immigrant communities—are skipping vital appointments, delaying surgeries, and avoiding hospitals for fear of detention or deportation. Even U.S. citizens are affected as families avoid Medicaid, leading to untreated infections, missed meds, and plummeting school performance. The trauma is real: children suffer anxiety, depression, and PTSD from witnessing their parents’ fear. Research confirms that raids spike missed visits among Latino kids, especially those needing interpreters. Left unchecked, this chilling effect is letting illnesses fester, creating long-term damage for children and communities alike.
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