Florida Faces Controversy Over Vaccine Mandate Repeal
Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 10:25 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Florida's surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, announced the end of state vaccine mandates, comparing them to slavery at a Tampa press conference. Backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, Ladapo's decision aligns with opposition to COVID-19 mandates. A decline in kindergarten vaccination rates accompanies a rise in measles cases.
