The governor’s office is speaking out after Florida’s recent measles outbreak received “disproportionate attention for political reasons” compared to 16 other states dealing with the disease this year.
“Florida has shown once again that good public health policy includes personal responsibility and parental rights,” the governor said. Ron DeSantis. “At a time when our national health agencies and the media have lost the public’s trust, Florida continues to restore sanity and reason to public health, and we will always do that under my leadership.”
“It is important that public health leaders consider all available data and make decisions that promote health while respecting individual rights,” said State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo. “Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, I will always serve with integrity and prioritize a holistic approach to public health that meets the needs of Floridians and cuts through the noise.”
The celebratory quote is just one part of a larger email vindicating the state government against politically motivated protests by critics.
“National health institutions and the media have lost public trust due to their failure to respond to COVID-19. Conversely, under the leadership of the governor, Florida has lost public trust. Ron DeSantis “We have set the standard for public health with evidence-based leadership,” claims a Florida Department of Health press release redistributed by the governor’s office.
This release is a response to the controversy surrounding the role of the Surgeon General. Joseph Ladapo Manatee Bay Elementary School responded to a measles outbreak in February.
“Given that 98% of people with a history of previous infection or vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are vaccinated, community immunity will prevent measles cases from attending school,” Ladapo said. “It means you can make your own decisions.” You are protected and unlikely to get measles. ”
“Due to the high likelihood of infection, children are generally advised to stay at home until the infectious period ends, which is currently March 7, 2024. As epidemiological investigations progress, This date is subject to change.” However, due to high community immunity rates and the burden on families and educational costs of healthy children who are absent from school, the DOH is deferred decisions to parents or guardians,” Ladapo wrote last month.
After 21 days, there have been no new cases, and if another “sporadic outbreak” occurs, Florida will treat it the same way.
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