Florida Surgeon General Defends End of School Vaccine Requirements Amid Political Debate

Florida's Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced the dismantling of school vaccine mandates without conducting data analysis on potential disease outbreaks, citing parental rights. This move, which affects vaccines for hepatitis B, chickenpox, measles, polio, and whooping cough, raises concerns about public health and hospital preparedness, especially given historical legal support for vaccine requirements. Experts warn that this policy shift could weaken vaccine laws nationwide and impact disease control efforts.