Florida plans to end vaccine requirements

Florida is working to become the first state to end vaccine mandates in public schools. As reported by TV station WESH, the announcement was made at a Wednesday news conference hosted by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida Department of Health Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Lapado said vaccine mandates are “wrong and drip with disdain and slavery.” DeSantis says parents should decide whether vaccines are appropriate for their children. The announcement comes on the heels of the CDC and FDA announcing plans to roll back Covid vaccines for everyone under the age of 65 — a move that has generated fierce opposition from health care organizations.