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Coverage dated October 30, 2026

Florida Department of Health considers dropping 4 school vaccine requirements – here’s what that could mean for kids

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Most parents of young children today haven’t experienced the devastating childhood diseases that used to be common before vaccines were developed.

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  1. The Conversation US

    Florida Department of Health considers dropping 4 school vaccine requirements – here’s what that could mean for kids (opens The Conversation US)

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    Most parents of young children today haven’t experienced the devastating childhood diseases that used to be common before vaccines were developed.

  2. Fortune

    Florida has 162 measles cases reported and no dashboard — so it’s considering dropping 4 school vaccine requirements (opens Fortune)

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    Only 88.9% of Florida kindergartners got the MMR vaccine in the 2025-26 school year, below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity.