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SEP14,2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the state's top health officials have recommended against getting a new COVID-19 vaccine booster for people under the age of 65
In September 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the state's top health officials recommended against getting a new COVID-19 vaccine booster for people under the age of 65.
This contradicts guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which recommends that all adults ages 18 and older get a booster shot 5 months after their initial vaccination series.
DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo have argued that there is not enough evidence to show that boosters are safe or effective for people under the age of 65. They have also said that the state's hospitals are not overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, so there is no need for widespread booster shots.
The CDC has said that the benefits of boosters outweigh the risks for most people. The agency says that boosters can help to protect people from getting sick, even with the newer, more transmissible variants of COVID-19.
The decision of whether or not to get a booster shot is a personal one. People should talk to their doctor about their individual risk factors and benefits of getting a booster.
Talk to your doctor about whether or not you should get a COVID-19 booster shot. Visit the CDC website for more information about COVID-19 boosters.
The story concludes by saying that the decision of whether or not to get a booster shot is a personal one, and that people should talk to their doctor about their individual risk factors and benefits of getting a booster.