Florida Surgeon General Calls for Halt to mRNA Vaccines Amid Widespread Criticism

Joseph Ladapo's debunked claims about DNA contamination risk eroding public trust in vaccines and mRNA technology, experts warn.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has called for a halt to the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, citing concerns of DNA contamination that could potentially integrate into human DNA, a claim that has been widely debunked by public health experts and federal officials.
Ladapo's stance has been criticized as being based on politics rather than science, with critics pointing out that the mRNA vaccines have been administered to over a billion people worldwide and have been instrumental in reducing the severity of the pandemic.
Despite the FDA's firm rebuttal of Ladapo's claims, he has continued to promote his views, leading to concerns about the potential impact on public trust in vaccines and mRNA technology in general.
The timing of Ladapo's announcement coincides with the political campaign of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who appointed Ladapo and is currently seeking support for his presidential bid.
Ladapo's claims have been criticized as dangerous and irresponsible, with experts warning that they could lead to lower vaccine uptake and continued severe outcomes from COVID-19, especially among the most vulnerable.