Florida just became the first state to move toward ending all school vaccine mandates.
At a news conference today, Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo vowed to eliminate mandates for measles, mumps, polio, chicken pox, hepatitis B, and other childhood diseases.
The George Washington University has experts available who can address the risks for children and schools if mandates are rolled back and broader national implications if other states follow Florida’s lead. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, katelyn [dot] deckelbaum
gwu [dot] edu (katelyn[dot]deckelbaum[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Jose Lucar is an associate professor of infectious diseases at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Maria Elena Ruiz is an associate professor of medicine and an infectious disease expert at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Adriana Glenn is an assistant professor in the GW School of Nursing. She has 30 years of experience as a family nurse practitioner.
Emily Smith, is an associate professor of global health and an expert in infectious diseases and epidemiology, at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health.
Elizabeth Choma is a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor at the GW School of Nursing.
Jennifer Walsh is a clinical assistant professor in the GW School of Nursing and primarily teaches pediatrics and health assessment, while also teaching various labs and clinicals.
Richard Ricciardi is a professor and associate dean for Clinical Practice & Community Engagement at the GW School of Nursing.
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