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Florida to end vaccine mandates for children as state’s surgeon general likens them to ‘slavery’

Florida to end vaccine mandates for children as state’s surgeon general likens them to ‘slavery’

The Florida state government has announced plans to end vaccine mandates for children, with the state's surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, likening such requirements to "slavery". Ladapo, a long-time vaccine skeptic appointed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, stated that all state vaccine requirements would be repealed. This move comes despite the established efficacy of vaccines in preventing the spread of diseases like measles, mumps, chickenpox, polio, and hepatitis. Public health advocates have previously criticized Ladapo for promoting "scientific nonsense" regarding the benefits of vaccines. The decision has sparked concerns about the potential impact on public health and the protection of vulnerable populations in Florida.

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