Ladapo: Eliminating vaccine mandates isn’t about science, it’s about parents’ rights

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 1,049

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

Body Text Preview

Florida State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is a well-known vaccine skeptic.

But on Thursday he said the state’s drive to change its rules to eliminate four vaccines children are required to take to enter school or daycare centers has nothing to do with science or the efficacy of the vaccines.

It is about putting parents in charge of their children’s healthcare.

“You know, this isn’t about the scientific effectiveness of one vaccine or …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us