Florida plans to eliminate all state vaccine mandates , including those required for school attendance, as announced by state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on Wednesday (September 3). This decision positions Florida as the first state in the United States to completely withdraw from these health requirements. Vaccine mandates have long been credited with boosting vaccination rates and preventing outbreaks of infectious diseases.

The rollback could lead to fewer school children receiving immunizations against potentially deadly viruses such as polio and measles. Florida currently leads the Southeast in non-medical vaccine exemptions among kindergartners, raising concerns about the potential impact on public health.

The move aligns with Surgeon General Ladapo's known stance as a crit

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