U.S. Florida plans to eliminate all vaccine mandates, drawing criticism


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  • Thursday, 04 Sep 2025

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. state of Florida on Wednesday announced plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for school children, making it the first state in the nation to do so.

Florida State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said at a press conference that current vaccine requirements in schools hamper parents' ability to make health decisions for their children.

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