An adult dose of a hepatitis A vaccine was given to about 250 immigrant children at a Texan detention facility, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said.
As of Saturday, no adverse reactions had been reported, said Richard Rocha, an ICE spokesman, in an email. While significant adverse reactions were not expected, healthcare professionals said they would monitor children for any side effects in the next five days.
“Parents at the facility were advised and counseled by medical professional about potential side effects, with services made available in multiple languages,” said ICE in a statement.
Officials with ICE and the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Health Affairs are investigating the mishap at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas.