Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the state’s top health department official are conflicting with federal health recommendations and advising residents against receiving a new COVID-19 booster. They argue that there is insufficient evidence to prove that the benefits outweigh the risks. These statements were made during a Zoom call livestreamed on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. This aligns with their earlier warnings against the vaccine that was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has previously expressed concerns about COVID-19 vaccines, prompting federal health agencies to issue a public letter criticizing his claims. The letter, signed by the FDA and CDC, emphasized the importance of protecting the lives of the population, especially the vulnerable, and warned against fueling vaccine hesitancy. It should be noted that Florida has one of the highest senior citizen populations in the US. Ladapo, who obtained his medical degree and a Ph.D. in health policy from Harvard University, was appointed by DeSantis in September 2021. Since then, Ladapo has faced scrutiny for his alignment with the governor in opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other federal health policies.
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