Florida's plan to eliminate vaccine requirements remains unclear nearly a month after announcement

Florida is Right to End Vaccine Mandates; Now Every State Should Follow – California Globe

When Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to eliminate vaccine mandates across the state—some through administrative rule changes, others through future legislative action—they did more than propose new policy. They reminded the nation that the human body does not belong to the government. Ladapo put it bluntly: “Who am I to tell you what you should put in your body?” The initiative, now moving through …

Florida's plan to eliminate vaccine requirements remains unclear nearly a month after announcement

Nearly a month after Floridas top health officials announced plans to eliminate the states immunization requirements, the proposal remains largely a mystery with no rule text, hearing date, or timeline released.The Florida Department of Health says the effort aims to expand parental choice, allowing families to opt out of vaccinations long required for childcare and school admission. But as the clock ticks toward the start of the 2026 legislativ…