Florida's Vaccine Policy Shift Faces Challenges Amid Criticism and Skepticism
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Florida's attempt to eliminate all vaccine mandates by Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has faced backlash from political leaders, health experts, and the public, leading to a partial rollback of the plan. Despite initial claims to end all mandates, the state is now only proposing to remove requirements for certain childhood vaccines for school entry, while maintaining others, amid concerns about public health and declining vaccination rates. The controversy highlights political and societal divisions over vaccination policies.