Global health expert, pediatric infectious disease specialist explain risks of eliminating vaccine mandates for children

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While Florida and other Republican strongholds are working to eliminate vaccine mandates, other states are forming a public health alliance to provide credible information about vaccine safety.

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And there is turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health experts say the desire to please a political base may compromise public health and safety.

Sarah McCool, the Director of Global Health Initiatives at Georgia State University, joined us on The Morning Show to talk about the potential of our children and the nation being at risk if vaccine mandates are eliminated.

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Also, Dr. Mobeen Rathore, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, explained the risks to children and families, shared more about recent local cases, and outlined what the change could mean for vaccine access in the state.