Joseph Ladapo
Coverage of Joseph Ladapo in the Nexus archive.
- Surgeon General suggests high measles counts could be tied to abortion opposition
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo suggested that opposition to abortion may correlate with measles cases at Ave Maria University, a Roman Catholic college where 93 cases were reported. The measles vaccine uses cell strains derived from fetal tissue from the 1960s, and the Pontifical Academy for Life has stated Catholic parents can vaccinate children with a 'clear conscience.'
- Efforts To End School Vaccine Mandates Hit a Wall in Florida
Florida's attempt to eliminate school vaccine mandates has stalled after the Republican speaker of the Florida House refused to bring the issue to the floor. Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo previously advocated for ending mandates, framing it as a 'medical freedom' issue. Despite introducing anti-vaccine bills in multiple states, similar efforts face challenges due to public health concerns and political calculations.
- More 7-OH related products made illegal in Florida by a new emergency rule
Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a new emergency rule classifying several 7-OH-related compounds as Schedule 1 substances, extending prior regulations. The rule aims to address public health concerns linked to overdoses and misuse, with officials citing cases affecting individuals from infants to the elderly.