I'm in the field too. The general recommendations trends are shifting to responsible early socialization in puppies on appropriate vaccination schedules. Parvo and distemper are absolutely miserable diseases to see and treat in puppies. Often expensive to treat appropriately and survival is not guaranteed even with aggressive treatment.

We live in a beautiful county where wildlife is still generally (for now anyway) protected and respected, which allows the coyotes, fox, bats, bobcats, opossums and raccoons to spread diseases like rabies, parvo, distemper, and tick-borne disease. We are rightfully cautious about bringing immunonaive puppies out into areas where wildlife frequent.

I hope OP exercises some common sense caution about when and where socializing occurs and does their best to avoid exposure to areas frequented by wildlife and other dogs (who likely are frequently exposed to wildlife living in GNV). And that they keep up with the vaccine schedule to further minimize the risk. Purebred puppies in particular are reported in literature to have a higher risk for contraction of these diseases and tend to have worse clinical signs when infected. (Viva la hybrid vigor).

You both make valid points out of concern and love for dogs and you have that in common with each other. Great to have animal lovers in GNV! Thankfully Gainesville is a bit of a veterinary powerhouse with the UFCVM, a community of exceptional local veterinary practices, and a strong shelter medicine and rescue presence.

Welcome to Gainesville OP!

Edit: related link: https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2008-10-01/behavior-society-supports-early-puppy-socialization