Mar 4, 2021 - News

Figuring out Florida's "extremely vulnerable" vaccine qualification

Ben Montgomery,
Selene San Felice

Illustration of a vaccine syringe in the shape of a question mark, hovering over a person in silhouette — Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios

Qualifying for a COVID vaccine as "extremely vulnerable" under Florida's new guidelines is entirely up to doctors' discretion, Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a press conference Wednesday.

Why it matters: Being "extremely vulnerable" is the only way Floridians under 65 who are not frontline workers or firefighters, police and teachers 50 and up can get the vaccine so far.

"I don’t think you’re going to see any funny business. I think it’s about trusting them," the governor said.
The state gave no specifics for consideration when DeSantis signed his executive order earlier this week allowing the category to be vaccinated.

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