How Florida’s vaccine mandate ban could be dangerous, even for partially-vaccinated children

Public Health Concerns - The Florida surgeon general's actions regarding vaccines are considered scandalous and not grounded in evidence or public health principles, potentially driven by political aims [3][4] - Decreasing vaccination rates in Florida could lead to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses like measles and polio, impacting not only unvaccinated children but also partially vaccinated ones [5][7][8] - Florida's childhood vaccine coverage is flirting with a dangerous threshold, nearing the level where herd immunity is not achieved, approximately 92-94% [6][7] Impact of Leadership & Guidance - Lack of steady leadership from the CDC impacts public health guidance nationwide, creating confusion and prompting states to counter federal guidance [9][10] - Three West Coast states are banding together to counter the CDC's lack of leadership, potentially embracing medical society guidelines [10] Vaccine Safety & Effectiveness - Vaccines are safe and effective, with no changes in the underlying science supporting their use [11] - Strong bipartisan support exists for vaccine requirements for children in schools, with polling data indicating 80% support [10] Resources - HealthyChildorg, produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and Immunizeorg are recommended resources for information on vaccines [11][12]