"Florida Surgeon General Under Fire for Measles Outbreak Response"

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is calling for the removal of Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, over his handling of a measles outbreak at an elementary school, criticizing his decision to allow unvaccinated children to attend class despite federal guidelines recommending they stay home. With 10 confirmed measles cases in Florida, Ladapo's response has been labeled as "grossly irresponsible" by Schultz, who is urging him to declare a public health emergency. The controversy stems from Ladapo's reluctance to mandate unvaccinated students to stay home, sparking criticism from medical professionals and the American Academy of Pediatrics.