The Brief Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said his goal is to stop the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. It’s not clear if Governor Ron DeSantis supports banning mRNA vaccines altogether. In a recent podcast interview, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said he wants mRNA COVID-19 vaccines "not to be available to anyone." The other side:Public health experts, including doctors at the University of South Florida, said mRNA vaccines have been proven safe and effective. What's next:The governor’s office has not said whether it supports banning mRNA vaccines.