ORLANDO, Fla. – The announcement that Florida leaders will try to eliminate vaccine mandates in the state drew praise and criticism across the state.

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced Wednesday that the state will move toward eliminating vaccine mandates , arguing that decisions about vaccination should be left up to individuals and families, not the government.

“Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery,” Ladapo said during his announcement. “Who am I as a government or anyone else to tell you what you should put in your body? Your body is a gift from God. What you put into your body is between your relationship with you and your God.”

The announcement drew swift criticism from medical professionals who warned that removing requirements cou

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