Florida’s Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, is conflicting with public health guidance by not encouraging quarantine for unvaccinated children amid a measles outbreak. Pediatricians are concerned that this approach will fuel the spread of the virus. The outbreak has been traced to an elementary school in Weston and has resulted in sickening at least eight children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a 95% vaccination rate for herd immunity against measles, but only 91% of kindergarteners in Florida are vaccinated. Health officials advise isolating unvaccinated children for 21 days after exposure to measles. Clinicians stress the importance of vaccination and following public health recommendations during outbreaks to prevent further spread.
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Florida’s Stance on Measles Upends Expert Guidance
