The Latest Breaking News from Scott Rivkees

Trump administration is failing to address spread of measles, experts say

As number of cases climbs past 1,000, experts say CDC is not taking obvious steps amid funding cuts

The Guardian - US · Mar 5

Florida Republicans advance bill to weaken vaccine protections for children

But effort fell short of state surgeon general’s promise to end Florida’s immunization mandates altogether

The Guardian - US · Feb 1

Florida vaccine mandate rollback falters after Trump criticism

Surgeon general Joseph Ladapo retreats on his plans after the US president says: ‘You have vaccines that work’

The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2025

Editorial: On kids’ vaccines, DeSantis is wrong, but never in doubt

The quip “often wrong, never in doubt” fits Gov. Ron DeSantis like a glove. He takes it to extremes by doubling down, at the expense of our children, on his cultivated political appeal to the anti-vaxxer element of right-wing America.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022

Former Florida surgeon general disputes state’s vaccine, transgender guidance

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Scott Rivkees, the first Florida surgeon general appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, does not seem to agree with recent guidance from the department he once ran.

Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022