"Florida Surgeon General Under Fire for Handling of Measles Outbreak"

Public health experts express concern over Florida's response to a measles outbreak, criticizing the state's surgeon general for not advocating for best public health practices. With at least nine cases in Broward County and one in Polk County, experts warn that flouting science-based guidance could put more people at risk of the highly infectious disease. They emphasize the importance of vaccination and containment measures, as measles can lead to serious complications and even death. The skepticism over vaccines for COVID is feared to be spreading to measles, potentially leading to unnecessary suffering and increased disease spread in communities with low vaccination rates.