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Florida's Board of Medicine voted last Friday to begin the process of banning gender-affirming treatment for transgender minors.
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The Florida Board of Medicine is slated to consider a proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to bar physicians from providing treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty-blocking medication to transgender youths.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration moved forward with a proposal that would deny Medicaid coverage for treatments such as puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy. National and state legal and LGBTQ-advocacy groups have vowed to fight the proposal.
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As the Food and Drug Administration weighs approval of COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 5, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is opposed to the potential change.
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After the state threatened to impose a $27.5 million fine, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that the Special Olympics USA Games will not have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement this week in Orlando.
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The way Dr. Joseph Ladapo was hired appeared to violate the spirit of UF hiring regulations and procedures, a report said.
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All kids over the age of 5 should get the COVID vaccine. That's according to Florida's leading pediatricians, who say new guidance from the state is prioritizing politics over the health of children.
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Children with underlying health conditions should consider taking the vaccine and parents "are encouraged to discuss the risks and benefits" with their doctor.
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Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said Monday that the state will formally recommend against COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced the updated Florida guidelines, which discourage mask wearing and promote off-label medications.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Only a few states have a surgeon general. Florida has had one since 2007, but critics say the job serving as the top advocate for wellness and disease prevention has changed because of state politics.