OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) - In the wake of the Taliban retaking control of Afghanistan, thousands of Afghans are heading to Oklahoma.
Afghanistan ranks 7th in the world for measles cases, with a current outbreak, and is one of only two countries with both wild and vaccine-derived poliovirus in circulation.
All people entering the United States with a humanitarian parolee status aged 6 months to 64 years are required to receive one dose of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine.
Those older than 6 weeks are required to receive one dose of IPV, within seven days of being granted parole in the United States, unless already received overseas before arrival or medically contraindicated.
Military bases will be providing these vaccinations free of charge.
Clinicians are asked to remain vigilant for signs and symptoms of measles or polio among those arriving from Afghanistan.
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