Florida Faces Measles Outbreak Amid Controversial Guidance

As measles cases rise in Florida, conflicting advice from health officials and the state's surgeon general sparks debate over school attendance for unvaccinated children.

Florida is experiencing a measles outbreak with confirmed cases mainly in children, leading to a debate over school attendance for unvaccinated students.
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's guidance, which contradicts CDC recommendations, allows parents to decide whether unvaccinated children should stay home.
Public health experts emphasize the importance of vaccination and adherence to CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of measles.
The outbreak has led to criticism of Ladapo's approach, with calls for his resignation from Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious health complications, underscoring the need for high vaccination rates to achieve herd immunity.