Florida surgeon general tells lawmakers blocking orders to childhood vaccines until FDA approved could have led to delays

Florida surgeon general tells lawmakers blocking orders to childhood vaccines could have led to delays His comments are the latest development in the ongoing fight between Florida and the White House over Covid-19 vaccines for young children. POLITICO

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo told a congressional subcommittee this week that Florida did not allow pediatricians and health care providers to place orders for Covid-19 vaccines for young children until the doses were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which ultimately could have led to short delays in accessing the vaccines.

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Ladapo, who briefed the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis on Tuesday, also reiterated his stance that Florida is against Covid-19 vaccinations for young children and doesn’t recommend them for anyone under 18, according to a statement from the subcommittee released Wednesday.

Ladapo’s comments are the latest development in the ongoing fight between Florida and the White House over Covid-19 vaccines for young children and the state’s handling of the pandemic. Gov. Ron DeSantis has long rejected Covid-related mandates and lockdowns while the Biden administration has criticized the state for fighting against mask mandates in schools and vaccine requirements for employees of large businesses.

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