Illegal Immigration Can Too Bring Infectious and Dangerous Diseases

If you have been hearing the news recently, you probably have heard about the issue regarding illegal immigration in the US. It has been estimated that the US has approximately over 11 million illegal aliens. Majority of the aliens have been Mexicans who illegally cross the border in search for better life. Recently, the US Congress has passed the strictest and most extensive law with regards to illegal immigration.

The Arizona Senate Bill 1070 requires all aliens aging from 14 years or higher who has stayed in the country for more than 30 days to register with the US government. Aliens should always bring with them the registration documents anywhere they go. Failure to comply with registration or failure to present the registration documents will result in stiff penalties such as fines or even imprisonment. This new law prompted most illegal aliens to travel and transfer to other neighboring states where immigration laws are more loose.

Illegal immigration has numerous disadvantages which most Americans strongly dislike. One reason is that illegal immigration is unfair and unjust for people who legally received their citizenship. Some would also argue that aliens receive majority of government services while paying lesser taxes. A recent study has also blamed illegal immigration for the spread of diseases and may cause an epidemic. Some of the diseases mentioned were Tuberculosis, Malaria, Measles, Leprosy and variants of Hepatitis. These diseases are considered to be deadly and highly contagious.

With the passing of the Arizona immigration law, it is estimated that about 450,000 illegal aliens will be departing Arizona and will migrate to other safer states carrying with them various contagious diseases. It is alarming to note that a World Health Organization report claimed that about 25% of TB cases in the US originated from Mexico. Tuberculosis or TB can easily be spread to more people through cough droplets emitted when a person coughs. Different variants of Hepatitis may also easily spread considering that various restaurants employ illegal aliens to work as cooks or waiters.

If cities and states do not implement strict medical screenings and procedures, thousands and even millions of Americans are at risk of being infected with these dangerous diseases. The medical sector will also be deeply affected as it would need more funds to serve more people. The government should implement a strict medical screening on every people for every state to prevent the spread of such diseases. The government should never allow compromising the health and safety of every legal American.