By Diana Novak Jones

CHICAGO (Reuters) -Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, state officials have said, alarming public health experts concerned the move could trigger outbreaks of certain infectious diseases. Here is a look at how the plan might be challenged in court.

WHAT IS THE STATE DOING?

Florida’s Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, who announced the move on Wednesday, said the state will end all vaccine mandates, including for students. Ladapo said his agency would roll back mandates for a half dozen or so vaccines under its authority, but did not specify which vaccines that applies to.

Ladapo, along with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, cast the issue of vaccination as one of personal choice.

WHEN COULD THE MANDATES END?

Ladapo has not provided specifics about the regul

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