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Did Florida Gov. DeSantis say that schools would no longer require vaccinations against polio, measles and mumps?

By Christiana Dillard
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a news conference on Oct. 28, 2021, that there would be "no vaccine mandate" for students in Florida. He was referring only to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, according to his press secretary.

But a social media post took the governor's words further, declaring: "Florida schools will no longer require vaccinations for polio, measles & mumps."

Christina Pushaw, DeSantis' press secretary, told Lead Stories in an email that DeSantis "made it very clear in the context of this press conference — and every other time he has mentioned this topic — that he is only referring to COVID-19 vaccine mandates."

According to the Florida Department of Health's schedule of vaccinations for K-12 students, required vaccinations include include vaccines for polio, measles, mumps and rubella.

"The schedule of required vaccines for K-12 schools is not changing," Pushaw told Lead Stories.

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The Florida Channel 10/28/21 Governor’s Press Conference on Vaccine Mandates
Florida Health Department School Immunization Requirements
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