Doctors ask state for hearing on new proposed vaccine rule

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 667

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Florida physicians want a formal hearing on the DeSantis administration’s latest effort to weaken vaccine requirements for Florida schoolchildren.

The Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians on Wednesday sent notice to the Department of Health requesting a rule hearing on a proposal to make it easier for parents to opt out of vaccinating their school-aged children.

“The Chapter requests that the Department take note of its interest in this issue …

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