Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Lapado is advocating to end the state's vaccine mandate, prompting discussions among parents and health experts about the implications for children's health and parental choice.

Hanica Arthur, a mother from Central Florida, supports the idea of parental choice, saying, "I feel like it's a stride in the right direction for parents to be able to have the choice for their children." Latest Forecast

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Arthur has chosen not to vaccinate her 1-year-old son, noting, "Nothing in the hospital when I gave birth, and nothing, any of his wellness, wellness visits, and our pediatrician has supported our decision and allowed it to be ours."

She emphasized that her pediatrician is not anti-vaccine but rather pro-pa

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