Florida’s Vaccine Rollback Would Put Children and Communities at Risk

The immunization section is seen at the Orange County Health Department on May 6, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of measles cases in the United States as of May 6, 2019 has climbed to 764 in 23 states, with 60 new cases reported in the past week, breaking recent records. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images

In a reckless move that endangers public health, Florida’s Surgeon General announced Wednesday that the state will work to eliminate vaccine requirements for schools and businesses. This shift undermines decades of scientific consensus and poses real risks to children, vulnerable communities and public safety nationwide.

Florida’s effort to roll back vaccine requirements ma