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vaccine mandates
Coverage of vaccine mandates in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- So far, Florida has failed to end vaccine mandates. Now there's a last-ditch effort
Florida Republicans have attempted to eliminate vaccine requirements for children but faced stalled progress. A special legislative session this week may offer a final opportunity to achieve their goal.