The administration of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is advising against COVID-19 shots for residents under the age of 65, contradicting the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The CDC on Tuesday recommended that everyone 6 months and older get a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, including those who have already had the virus. However, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said on Wednesday that he does not recommend the booster shot for healthy people under the age of 65.
Ladapo said that the benefits of the booster shot for healthy people under the age of 65 are "minimal" and that the risks are "uncertain." He also said that the booster shot could interfere with natural immunity.
The CDC has said that the benefits of the booster shot outweigh the risks for most people. The agency said that the booster shot can help to protect against infection, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.
The DeSantis administration's decision is likely to be controversial. Some people are likely to welcome the decision, while others are likely to criticize it.
The decision is also likely to have a significant impact on the vaccination rate in Florida. As of September 13, 2023, only 57% of Florida residents under the age of 65 are fully vaccinated.
It is unclear how the DeSantis administration's decision will affect the spread of COVID-19 in Florida. The state has seen a recent increase in cases, but it is not clear whether this is due to the decision to advise against the booster shot.
The DeSantis administration's decision is a reminder of the ongoing debate over the COVID-19 vaccine. There is still a great deal of uncertainty about the vaccine, and there are strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
The decision is also a reminder of the power of government to influence public health decisions. The DeSantis administration's decision is likely to have a significant impact on the vaccination rate in Florida, and it could also influence the vaccination rates in other states
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