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DeSantis to make Florida first state to end all vaccine mandates for schools

Florida surgeon general equates vaccine mandates to ‘slavery’ while announcing new policy push

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

How worried should we be about RFK Jr as health secretary? Ask Florida

Florida’s surgeon general Joseph Ladapo has given free rein to his own unorthodox views on vaccines and public health

The Guardian - US · Jan 9, 2025

Florida Gov. Desantis Advocates For Dr. Ladapo As HHS Secretary

Florida Governor DeSantis endorses Dr. Ladapo for potential HHS Secretary in Trump administration, emphasizing health freedom and skepticism towards COVID-...

A look at those who could be on Trump’s health team short list - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to involve anti-vaccine activist and conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his next administration in some capacity, but whoever else he picks to run the major health agencies will have a major impact on the GOP health agenda of the next four years. Top…

Roll Call · Nov 7, 2024

Ghost of pandemic haunts US election with win for anti-vax movement

Robert F Kennedy Jr, vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control of health policy

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2024

Federal Judge Blocks Florida Health Official From Censoring Abortion Ads

Federal judge extends restraining order in Florida regarding abortion rights ads, highlighting clash between advocates and state officials.

Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads

A federal judge has continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ballot

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

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Gov. Desantis Attorneys Threaten TV Stations Over Abortion Ad

Controversial incident involving cease-and-desist letters sent by DeSantis attorneys over abortion rights ad.

DeSantis ripped by judge over TV threats

Florida's state health department threatened to file charges against TV stations over pro-abortion amendment ads

Salon · Oct 18, 2024

RFK Jr.'s "healthy" plan could backfire

Experts say RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ideology isn't driven by true interest in keeping people healthy

Salon · Oct 18, 2024

Judge slaps down Florida effort to ban abortion ad: ‘It’s the first amendment, stupid’

State health department sent letter to stations demanding they not air TV ad backing abortion access ballot measure

The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2024

Florida is swamped by disease outbreaks as quackery replaces science

The state is in the grip of a measles outbreak, yet Joseph Ladapo, the surgeon general, continues to ignore medical science to stop it

The Guardian - US · Mar 3, 2024

Post-pandemic vaccine hesitancy fueling latest measles outbreak - Roll Call

Only 92 percent of U.S. adolescents have been vaccinated against measles, while officials recommend a 95 percent vaccination rate.

Roll Call · Feb 29, 2024

Florida's response to measles outbreak troubles public health experts

The state has at least 10 cases of the illness to date but the state's surgeon general has not called for vaccinations or quarantining of exposed kids. This goes against science-based measures.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2024

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Salon · Feb 27, 2024

"Time will tell" on FL measles outbreak

Experts say vaccinated people are safe, but if you're unvaccinated, it's a good idea to avoid South Florida

The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2024

‘Not a disease you want to relive’: why is the US seeing outbreaks of measles?

Experts sound alarm after children in two states infected with disease and state official tells parents to ignore CDC advice

International Business Times · Feb 24, 2024

Florida's Health Officials Draw Fire As Measles Outbreak Continues To Spread

A child under age 5 is the youngest so far to be infected in the outbreak.

The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2024

‘Scientific nonsense’: experts dismiss Florida official’s Covid vaccine remarks

State’s politically appointed surgeon general claims vaccines can contaminate human DNA but experts say comment has no merit

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Salon · Dec 1, 2023

George Santos is right about one thing

Whatever happens to the New York congressman, Republicans are still a party of grifters and con artists

Salon · Nov 16, 2023

Some states are harming vaccine efforts

The states are blocking efforts to promote vaccines and giving advice that is at odds with public health experts

Fortune · Sep 21, 2023

Ron DeSantis—going against CDC guidelines—advises Florida residents under 65 to avoid getting the COVID booster

The CDC recommends an updated COVID booster for everyone 6 months and older.

The Guardian - US · Sep 9, 2023

DeSantis backs Florida surgeon general in urging residents against new Covid vaccines

Democrats say deaths will follow false claim by Dr Joseph Ladapo that new boosters were not tested on humans

The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2023

Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro found guilty of contempt of Congress – as it happened

Former White House official ignored subpoena from January 6 panel

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Gov. DeSantis and Florida surgeon general warn against new COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is criticizing efforts across the U.S. to tamp down a recent jump in COVID-19 cases through temporary restrictions or masking

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 30, 2023

DeSantis, Trump seek to rewrite history on COVID response

ORLANDO, Fla. — In January 2021, Gov. Ron DeSantis was proud to announce the one-millionth COVID-19 vaccine given out in Florida.

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