COVID-19 Vaccine
As of April 5, 2021, per the Governor’s Executive Order, all Florida residents are eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the FDA. The Moderna and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) vaccines are authorized for persons age 18 and up. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for persons 12 and up.
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Statewide Articles
- Monoclonal Antibody Sites Statewide Will Be Closed After FDA Removes Treatment Authorization
- Florida Department of Health Welcomes New State Emergency Medical Services Medical Director
- Florida to Open Additional Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Sites
- Florida Department of Health Issues New COVID-19 Testing Guidance
- State Surgeon General Calls on Federal Government to Stop Actively Preventing Distribution of COVID-19 Therapeutics
Local Articles
- DOH-Collier Holiday Closures
- HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ALERT FOR COLLIER COUNTY
- DOH-Collier Encourages Healthy Holiday Habits This Thanksgiving
- DOH-Collier Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
- COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE: Booster Dose
At this time, those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are eligible for a third dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. the following groups are eligible for a booster at 6 months or more after their initial series:
• Those who are 65+ • Those who are 18+ in long term care settings • Those who are 18+ who have underlying medical conditions • Those who are 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings.
For those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, booster shots are recommended for those who are 18+ and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.
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