COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that is caused by a coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2, which was first identified in 2019. The virus is primarily transmitted from person to person through droplets made when infected people cough, sneeze, or talk.

Aug 22, 2024 · Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health (Department) is reminding health care providers of the importance of remaining up to date with current literature related to COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, and the importance of providing patients with …

Oct 7, 2022 · View guidance from State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo regarding COVID-19 vaccines: September 12, 2024: Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Boosters for the Fall and Winter 2024–2025 Season. January 3, 2024: Florida State Surgeon General Calls for Halt in the Use of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines.

COVID-19 is monitored to prevent and control outbreaks and severe disease outcomes. FLHealthCharts.gov is provided by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management. Data are provisional and subject to change.

Oct 10, 2023 · The newly formulated Moderna & Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent vaccines are now available. They are available for un- and under-insured individuals.

Jun 16, 2022 · As of Monday, April 5, 2021 all Florida residents shall be eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration. PERSONS AGES 12-17: The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for persons age 12 and up. The Moderna and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) vaccines are authorized for persons age 18 and up.

Aug 10, 2022 · The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

FLHealthCharts.gov is provided by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management. Data are provisional and subject to change. COVID-19 death counts include only Florida residents with a positive PCR, …

Jan 24, 2022 · • FLORIDA COVID-19 WEEKLY REPORTS: Find the latest data on cases and vaccinations plus information on the state’s response at https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/.

Sep 13, 2024 · In updated guidance for health care providers released Thursday, the Florida Health Department and state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo questioned the safety and effectiveness of the mRNA...