Dive Brief:

Florida will aim to end all vaccine mandates, including those required for schoolchildren, said state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo during a news conference Wednesday.

Florida would be the first state to not require vaccinations, Ladapo said. Currently, the state requires a variety of immunizations for preschool and K-12 school attendance, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Vaccine critics have opposed government enforcement of what they said should be personal healthcare decisions. Healthcare experts supportive of vaccinations point to their effectiveness in eradicating diseases and keeping the public healthy.

Dive Insight:

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, all 50 states and Washington, D.C., require cert

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