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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

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-...

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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"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

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‘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

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

‘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

Salon

George Santos is right about one thing

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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Fla. surgeon general altered COVID study

Joseph Ladapo cited the study to claim the vaccine is dangerous for young men

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