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Florida recommends against COVID vaccines for healthy kids

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has released guidance recommending against COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

FL first state to buck CDC on vaccines

The announcement comes just days after the state's governor scolded high school kids for wearing masks

Salon · Mar 8, 2022

Editorial: DeSantis sacrifices Floridians for his personal ambition

As author Bob Woodward tells the story, the new virus in China didn’t yet have a name in early 2020, but Donald Trump’s national security advisor, Robert O’Brien, warned him of “the biggest national security threat you face in your presidency.” The warning proved accurate.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo confirmed by Florida Senate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ pick to be the state’s surgeon general.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2022

Florida's top doctor refuses to say if he's vaccinated

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo declined to disclose whether he has received a coronavirus vaccine during a contentious confirmation hearing where Democrats pressed the state’s top doctor to promote the shots

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Florida surgeon general defends support of fringe group that touted false COVID ‘cure’

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo defended his involvement Tuesday with a group of doctors that touted a false and unproven COVID-19 “cure” favored by former President Donald Trump.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 8, 2022

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo declines to say if he got the COVID shot, moves toward final confirmation vote

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s controversial surgeon general, is one vote away from being confirmed by the Florida Senate, despite strong opposition from Democrats who say he has failed to promote COVID-19 vaccines, masks and other measures to slow the spread of the virus.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 8, 2022

Ex-supervisor wouldn't endorse Ladapo as FL's top doctor

A former supervisor of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo declined to recommend Ladapo to lead the state’s health department during a background check, records show

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Fla. surgeon general won't endorse vax

Dr. Joseph Ladapo appeared in front of a state Senate committee without a single slide or chart

Salon · Jan 27, 2022

Democrats walk out of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's confirmation hearing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A panel of Florida senators on Wednesday advanced the confirmation of Joseph Ladapo, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ pick to be Florida’s surgeon general.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2022