Florida is on the verge of becoming the first state to eliminate childhood vaccine mandates, which have long been a mainstay of public health policy. Officials say this policy shift could alter health protocols that have protected schoolchildren from infectious diseases for decades.

In a decisive move, the American Medical Association is calling on the Senate to investigate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s dismissal of vaccine committee members. The nation’s premier doctors’ group adopted an emergency resolution at its annual meeting in Chicago, reflecting deep concerns within the medical community.

The recent measles outbreak in West Texas highlights the serious consequences of stagnant vaccine funding. With new budget cuts looming, similar threats may emerge across the United States if action isn’t taken.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine critic, is expected to be confirmed as the nation’s health secretary, overseeing a $1.7 trillion budget and signaling potential shifts in U.S. health policy. Despite skepticism from some Republicans and Democrats, Kennedy’s appointment comes amid a broader government shakeup affecting public health funding.