Florida Proposes Dropping School Vaccine Mandates
Update: 2025-12-12
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Florida officials propose eliminating school vaccine mandates, sparking controversy and concern over potential resurgence of childhood diseases. The proposal targets hepatitis B, chickenpox, Hib, and pneumococcal vaccines, drawing criticism from doctors, specialists, and teachers. Floridas Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, defends the move as a matter of personal rights, while opponents warn of a dangerous return to preventable illnesses. A public hearing in Panama City Beach saw emotional testimonies, with one woman sharing her personal experience of losing limbs to meningitis. Meanwhile, a measles outbreak in South Carolina underscores the importance of vaccination, particularly among school-aged children.
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