Despite increasing cases of COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration are urging against the booster shot. This comes after an FDA-approved COVID booster was recommended for those 6 months and older by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) panel earlier this month to combat new variants.
“I will not stand by and let the FDA and CDC use healthy Floridians as guinea pigs for new booster shots that have not been proven to be safe or effective,” said DeSantis, who is known for making false claims about the COVID-19 vaccine, following a virtual discussion on the booster. DeSantis's remarks contradict the FDA’s messaging on the safety and efficacy of the shot and how the benefits outweigh any potential risks.
