Florida aims to drop some school vaccine requirements – including several backed by Trump
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
Florida is pursuing significant changes to its school immunization policies, with state health officials seeking to eliminate several vaccine mandates that have been in place for decades. The initiative reflects broader national debates about parental choice and government health regulations in education. State officials have drawn comparisons between vaccine requirements and autonomy concerns, signaling a shift toward more permissive vaccination policies in schools.
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Florida aims to drop some school vaccine requirements – including several backed by Trump
Last year, Florida’s surgeon general said he hoped to end vaccine mandates in the state – equating them to a form of ‘slavery’
