Florida to end all state vaccine mandates, including for schools
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Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for students to attend schools, a move public health experts warned could trigger severe outbreaks among children, tourists and those with compromised immune systems.
Breakdown
- Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for school attendance.
- Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the rollback but did not specify which vaccines would be affected. 19s
- Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized protecting medical freedom and is establishing a commission to align with federal health policy changes. 35s
- Public health experts warn the move could lead to severe outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. 43s
- The legislative package reflecting these changes will be considered when the legislature reconvenes. 1m 42s