Morning Wire Kidney Transplant Denied & Air Marshals Fly South | 12.13.22
Dec 13, 2022
A teenage girl is denied a life-saving kidney transplant due to her vaccination status, raising ethical questions about healthcare policies. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is redirecting air marshals to the southern border, prompting debate over immigration and safety. Insights from a former ambassador reveal how China is capitalizing on changes in U.S. policy to expand its influence in Latin America, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to reclaim its standing in the region.
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Teen Denied Transplant
- 14-year-old Yulia Hicks needs a kidney transplant due to a genetic disorder.
- Duke Children's Hospital refuses the transplant because she isn't vaccinated against COVID-19.
Reasons for Vaccine Refusal
- Yulia's parents object to the vaccine due to her having had COVID-19, concerns about side effects given her health, and religious objections.
- Duke doctors insist on the vaccine, citing CDC recommendations and patient safety during immunosuppression.
Seeking Alternatives
- The Hicks family seeks another hospital willing to perform the transplant without the vaccine requirement.
- They're grateful for the public's support and donor offers.