Summary
Joseph Ladapo, the Florida Surgeon General, wants to remove all vaccine mandates in the state, even for children. Ladapo, who opposed federal health guidelines during the pandemic, gained national attention and was considered for a top position at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Key Facts
- Joseph Ladapo is the Surgeon General of Florida.
- He plans to eliminate all vaccine mandates in Florida.
- Ladapo has expressed skepticism towards vaccines and compared mandates to slavery.
- He moved to the U.S. from Nigeria as a child and earned degrees in medicine and health policy from Harvard.
- Ladapo was considered for leadership at the CDC by President Trump but was not selected.
- He challenged mask mandates and eased school return rules during the pandemic.
- He issued a warning about the risks of Covid-19 vaccines for young men, which received criticism from health experts.
- Ladapo's role involves overseeing Florida's health department and public health initiatives.
