{"id":261,"date":"2023-09-19T01:37:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T05:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informerinsights.com\/?p=261"},"modified":"2024-06-23T17:47:06","modified_gmt":"2024-06-23T21:47:06","slug":"controversial-covid-19-booster-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informerinsights.com\/health\/controversial-covid-19-booster-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida’s Controversial COVID-19 Booster Policy: Deviating From Federal Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Florida’s gubernatorial administration, under the authority of Governor Ron DeSantis, has advised residents under the age of 65 against receiving the new COVID-19 boosters provided by Pfizer and Moderna. This approach significantly diverges from the federal guidelines, which are often adopted as the norm across states.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s State Surgeon General appointed by DeSantis, announced this during a digital seminar held by the governor’s administration. Based on his directive, those under 65 are not advised to get the mRNA vaccines typically used to prevent COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interrupting the conventional narrative, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised that everyone older than six months who hasn’t received a COVID-19 shot within the past two months should get the new type of booster. They believe this strategy effectively targets the omicron subvariant, namely XBB.1.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CDC reinstated their emphasis on vaccination being the strongest weapon against COVID-19, related hospitalization, and the complications from long-term COVID. In stark contrast to Ladapo\u2019s statements, they highlighted the proven safety and effectiveness of the vaccines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the CDC’s strong stance, Ladapo expressed his skepticism, focusing on questions surrounding vaccine safety and effectiveness. He urged the reconsideration of vaccine decisions, especially for young people and those not categorized as high-risk in the pandemic period.<\/p>\n\n\n\nContrary Information from CDC Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CDC Vs Florida: A Budding Battle of Health Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n