CDC Removes COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines from Immunization Schedule, Florida Leads the Nation in Groundbreaking Public Health Shift
Summary
Tallahassee, Fla.—In a historic decision, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced today that the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have been removed from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommended immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women. This decision marks a major turning point in national health policy—one that reflects growing concerns about the safety, necessity, and scientific basis for the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in vulnerable populations. “Florida has continually demanded honest science and accountability in our public health decisions,” said State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo. Ultimately, scientific evidence dictates that the use of these products should end for all populations.” Florida’s stance has been informed by accumulating data on adverse events, including myocarditis, and questions about the long-term efficacy and safety of the vaccine in all populations. The state has also called for greater scrutiny of pharmaceutical influence in federal health recommendations and convened leading experts to examine these issues independently.