While speaking at a Thursday news conference for Gov. Ron DeSantis in Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, the state’s surgeon general, advised people to avoid the updated booster vaccine for COVID-19. The new vaccine, designed to protect against the BA.2.86 omicron subvariant, has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Ladapo, there is no evidence supporting the efficacy or safety of the new vaccine, and there are significant concerns, including the potential for cardiac injury. Ladapo encouraged individuals to make their own decisions based on their own beliefs and intuition rather than relying on the opinions of experts. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle instead of relying solely on vaccines. Dr. Marc Siegel, a professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, disagreed with Ladapo’s stance. He stated that vaccines have been proven safe and effective for the majority of individuals, and the decision to vaccinate should be made in partnership with healthcare providers. Dr. Brett Osborn, a neurosurgeon and longevity expert in Florida, agreed with Ladapo’s recommendation but for different reasons. He believes that COVID-19 will eventually become less severe, similar to influenza, making the booster unnecessary. Osborn suggests that only high-risk individuals should consider getting boosted. Ultimately, the decision to get vaccinated should be made in consultation with a healthcare provider. The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for individuals age six and older.
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