/tags/dr-joseph-ladapo Dr. Joseph Ladapo en-US WLRN Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:07:09 GMT /health/2024-02-23/florida-surgeon-general-joseph-ladapo-vaccine-memo In the wake of measles cases at a Broward school, Florida's surgeon general writes that the Department of Health “is deferring to parents or guardians to make decisions about school attendance” without urging the need for MMR vaccinations. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:07:09 GMT /health/2024-02-23/florida-surgeon-general-joseph-ladapo-vaccine-memo Amy Maxmen - KFF Health News /2024-01-12/dna-fragments-covid-19-vaccines Experts said that small DNA fragments found in the vaccines are not cause for concern. Cells are needed to make vaccines, and those cells contain DNA. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT /2024-01-12/dna-fragments-covid-19-vaccines Madison Czopek | PolitiFact /health/2024-01-04/fda-pushes-back-against-florida-surgeon-generals-calls-for-halt-in-covid-19-vaccines Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo called for a "halt" in the use of the mRNA vaccines, contradicting recommendations from federal health agencies. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:17:53 GMT /health/2024-01-04/fda-pushes-back-against-florida-surgeon-generals-calls-for-halt-in-covid-19-vaccines Nancy Guan /health/2023-09-14/contradicting-federal-health-officials-desantis-recommends-against-new-covid-booster Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo are directly contradicting federal health recommendations and warning residents against the new COVID-19 booster. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:59:40 GMT /health/2023-09-14/contradicting-federal-health-officials-desantis-recommends-against-new-covid-booster Associated Press /health/2023-09-07/desantis-ladapo-covid-restrictions-vaccines-jacksonville-florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is criticizing efforts across the U.S. to tamp down a recent jump in COVID-19 cases through temporary restrictions or masking. DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo spoke against COVID-19 restrictions that have been implemented recently to combat a new uptick in COVID cases. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:30:00 GMT /health/2023-09-07/desantis-ladapo-covid-restrictions-vaccines-jacksonville-florida The Associated Press /health/2023-08-04/florida-surgeon-general-ladapo-suggests-link-between-cardiac-arrest-and-covid-vaccine Joseph Ladapo took to social media to suggest a link between two Florida college basketball players' cardiac arrests and the COVID-19 vaccine. But one expert said public health officials carry a responsibility to be careful about what they say. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:06:57 GMT /health/2023-08-04/florida-surgeon-general-ladapo-suggests-link-between-cardiac-arrest-and-covid-vaccine Meghan Bowman /health/2023-04-11/why-ladapos-withholding-of-florida-covid-vaccine-data-seems-irresponsible-at-best Tampa Bay Times reporter Chris O'Donnell discusses his findings from a report in which key data was withheld when Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo recommended that young men not get the shot. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:30:00 GMT /health/2023-04-11/why-ladapos-withholding-of-florida-covid-vaccine-data-seems-irresponsible-at-best Stephanie Colombini /health/2023-04-10/report-florida-officials-cut-key-data-from-study-used-in-covid-vaccine-warning An analysis that was the basis of Florida surgeon general's recommendation against young men getting the vaccine omitted info that showed catching COVID could increase the risk of a cardiac-related death more than the shot. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT /health/2023-04-10/report-florida-officials-cut-key-data-from-study-used-in-covid-vaccine-warning Associated Press /health/2023-03-24/families-file-a-lawsuit-against-florida-over-gender-affirming-care The lawsuit, filed by families in St. Johns, Alachua, Duval and Orange counties against Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and the state boards of medicine and osteopathic medicine, claims Florida’s prohibition against puberty-blocking hormones and gender-affirming surgeries for minors violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:37:45 GMT /health/2023-03-24/families-file-a-lawsuit-against-florida-over-gender-affirming-care Associated Press /health/2023-01-18/desantis-vows-to-protect-free-speech-rights-of-doctors-when-sharing-covid-19-views Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to pass a measure that would shield physicians from being disciplined for expressing views on issues such as COVID-19. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT /health/2023-01-18/desantis-vows-to-protect-free-speech-rights-of-doctors-when-sharing-covid-19-views Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida