Florida surgeon general Joseph Ladapo seeks to ban all vaccine mandates, including for routine childhood vaccinations. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Florida plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren. Joseph A. Ladapo, the controversial Florida surgeon general, made the announcement today, according to the New York Times . “Who am I to tell you what your child should put in their body?” he said.

The schism between so-called red and blue states in America extends beyond politics. In recent years, it’s entered the public health realm, which used to enjoy widespread bipartisan support on issues such as mandates for routine childhood vaccinations. Now, as a byprod

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