What could Florida's vaccine mandate struggles teach other states?

NPR | By Kerry Sheridan

Published April 28, 2026 at 2:11 AM MDT

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Republicans in Florida pushed hard to drop some childhood vaccine requirements for school. But efforts petered out. What could this mean for other states considering similar moves?

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