US EditionFlorida Will End All State Vaccine Requirements, State Surgeon General Says
Florida aims to make vaccination a voluntary choice by eliminating mandates for diseases like measles and polio, a move that has sparked public health concerns and political debate.
- Florida plans to eliminate all vaccine mandates under Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo's direction, which is viewed critically by medical groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics warns that this decision will endanger children by eliminating essential vaccinations for school entry.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticized Florida's decision, stating it could lead to the return of eradicated diseases and is negligent in public health.
- Governor Ron DeSantis announced the formation of a 'Make America Healthy Again' commission to encourage health independence and reduce mandates.
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(Reuters) -Florida's top leaders have pledged to cancel all of its vaccine mandates, including those that require children to get shots against diseases such as polio and measles to attend public schools. Currently, refusal to comply with the mandates can…
Florida Aims to Repeal All Vaccine Mandates, Surgeon General Ladapo Says
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced Wednesday that Florida will seek to become the first state to repeal its vaccine mandates. ... The post Florida Aims to Repeal All Vaccine Mandates, Surgeon General Ladapo Says appeared first on The New American.
Florida announced this week that it wants to remove all vaccine obligations. In Georgia, a conservative state as well, the vaccinosceptics are pleased with this decision.
Florida's vaccine mandate removal: What does it mean for public health?
As the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to make Florida the first state to remove school vaccine mandates, deep concern is spreading among doctors, parents and public health workers for the safety of children and others who might be vulnerable in a disease outbreak. They fear that dreaded diseases, held in check for decades by vaccines, could flare up again if too many people in Florida aren't immunized. Here's what to know: DeSantis…
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