Florida health experts discuss COVID-19 mRNA boosters with state officials
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Tallahassee, Florida - On Sept. 13, 2023, public health experts met with government officials to discuss the recently federally-approved COVID-19 mRNA boosters.
State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced new COVID-19 booster guidance, advising against the use of COVID boosters for people under the age of 65. This recommendation was based on the fact that the newly FDA approved COVID boosters lack a human clinical trial and evidence of benefit or efficacy. The federal government has spent more than $30 billion on COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters, which have shown little to no benefit to prevent COVID-19 infection. Learn more information about Florida’s new guidance here: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230913-booster-guidance-final.pdf.
“Once again, the federal government is failing Americans by refusing to be honest about the risks and not providing sufficient clinical evidence when it comes to these COVID-19 mRNA shots, especially with how widespread immunity is now,” said Dr. Ladapo. “In Florida, we will always use common sense and protect the rights and liberties of Floridians, including the right to accurate information.”
Today’s announcement builds on actions taken by Florida to push back on the FDA and CDC's rushed approval and mandates of COVID vaccines since 2020, even when the evidence doesn’t line up.
In May of 2023, Florida passed legislation codifying permanent COVID-19 protections in the state and positioned Florida as the national leader for medical freedom, permanently prohibiting:
COVID-19 vaccine passports in Florida
COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements in all Florida schools
COVID-19 masking requirements at businesses
Employers from hiring or firing based on mRNA jabs.
In 2021, Florida passed legislation to protect Florida jobs and parents’ rights to make health care decisions for their students, banning private employer vaccine mandates and mask mandates across the state.
About Florida Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.
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