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Florida Moves to End Childhood Vaccination Mandates Amid Criticism

10/31/2025

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Florida plans to eliminate nearly 50 years of mandatory childhood vaccinations, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo.
Critics, including health experts, warn that removing mandates could raise preventable diseases like measles and polio.
About 89% of Florida kindergartners are fully vaccinated, with some areas reporting lower rates.
State health officials have largely remained silent on the issue, raising concerns about consequences for vulnerable populations.

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Florida plans to eliminate nearly 50 years of mandatory childhood vaccinations, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo.
Critics, including health experts, warn that removing mandates could raise preventable diseases like measles and polio.
About 89% of Florida kindergartners are fully vaccinated, with some areas reporting lower rates.
State health officials have largely remained silent on the issue, raising concerns about consequences for vulnerable populations.