Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #112

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Florida discourages use of mRNA Covid vaccines in older adults

In updated guidance to health care providers, Florida health officials advise that "non-mRNA Covid-19 vaccines and treatment" should be prioritized.

www.nbcnews.com

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...

Novavax is supposed to not be an mRNA treatment; have not heard if it was released/available yet.

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

Florida discourages use of mRNA Covid vaccines in older adults

In updated guidance to health care providers, Florida health officials advise that "non-mRNA Covid-19 vaccines and treatment" should be prioritized.

www.nbcnews.com

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...

Ladapo is a quack.

 

[Lilibet]

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Ladapo is a quack.

A quack with a huge ego who thinks he knows better than the CDC.

 

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The state Department of Health has sent subpoenas to more than 100 school districts asking for vaccination records of about 750 children, as it continues to investigate the extent of what it alleges was widespread falsification of childhood vaccination records by a former Amityville nurse practitioner.

Parents in Westchester County have filed petitions to quash subpoenas that the health department sent to the districts seeking vaccination records as part of its investigation of Julie DeVuono and her former practice, Wild Child Pediatrics.

One judge has denied the attempt to quash a subpoena, but two others issued temporary orders until the cases could be reviewed further.

State subpoenas vaccine records for about 750 kids tied to Amityville nurse, prompting court challenges

Parents in the Glen Cove, East Islip, East Quogue, Northport-East Northport, Massapequa and Bellmore districts — as well as one in Westchester County — have filed petitions to quash subpoenas.

www.newsday.com