Florida discourages use of mRNA Covid vaccines in older adults

[Poiuyt]

Even as the Covid wave in Florida continues, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is once again advising against the mRNA vaccines: this time in the most vulnerable residents.

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 Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, including for older adults and people with underlying health problems. “Any provider concerned about the health risks associated with Covid-19 for patients over the age of 65 or with underlying health conditions should prioritize patient access to non-mRNA Covid-19 vaccines and treatment,” according to the state guidance.

Standing in opposition to advice from federal health agencies and other medical experts about the safety of the Covid vaccines, the Florida Health Department said the recommendation was based on high rates of immunity from prior infections and “currently available data.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/florida-covid-shots-mrna-vaccines-older-adults-rcna170997

[BootinUp]

1. Criminal. Nt

[consider_this]

2. And what, exactly...

Is a "non-mRNA Covid-19 vaccine"?

[underpants]

6. Imagine the lab, shipping, and administering controls on a live COVID virus vaccine

Yikes.

[BamaRefugee]

8. Bleach.

[Mosby]

11. Novavax

The Novavax vaccine (brand names: Nuvaxovid and Covovax) was the fourth COVID vaccine to be administered in the U.S (after Johnson & Johnson, which is no longer available). The Novavax vaccine is the only non-mRNA updated COVID vaccine that has been available in the U.S. This vaccine is a protein adjuvant that had a 90% efficacy in its clinical trial, performing almost as well as the mRNA vaccines in their early trials. It is simpler to make than some of the other vaccines and can be stored in a refrigerator, making it easier to distribute.

https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/covid-19-vaccine-comparison

[consider_this]

13. Thank you!

[Mysterian]

3. It's difficult to believe a state in the USA can be mis-governed to this degree

They are killing people with their stupidity.

[Fla Dem]

14. Well he is a terrible excuse for a governor, but I still got both my shots yesterday,

So f' him.

[Flatrat]

4. The Deathsantis effect

[dchill]

5. Seems like attempted murder to me.

[pat_k]

7. I know of no reason to object to Novavax's COVID-19 Vaccine, the non-mRNA vaccine, except that

. . . FL officials are probably pushing it because the have stock in Novavax. It's currently at 13.82 up from 12 this morning.

[Persondem]

9. Ladapo probably doesn't even know what mRNA stands for.

And, of course, Rhonda Santis has no idea about anything science-y.

[Deuxcents]

10. Got my flu n covid booster yesterday. Quite happy with my "freedom" of choice..as long as I have it

[unc70]

12. Novovax is not an mRNA vaccine

Don't know what is going on wrt Florida(probably nothing good), but Novovax is the only Covid vaccine available that is not mRNA. (J&J is no longer approved.)

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

15. Glad I don't live in Floriduh then