Florida's Surgeon General Opposes Federal Health Agencies COVID Guidelines | 24 Sept 2024 | Florida’s Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PHD and Florida Health Department officials are basing opposition to recent COVID booster shot use recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the fact that there are high individual and community immunity levels from previous SARS-CoV-2 infections and lack of evidence for COVID shot safety based on currently available data. The Florida Health Department officials are encouraging medical providers and patients to be aware that mRNA COVID shots present a risk of myocarditis (heart inflammation) and other cardiovascular conditions in healthy individuals... In addition, they warn that there is unknown risk of potential adverse reactions with each additional dose of the mRNA COVID shot. Dr. Ladapo recommends that people in his state can reduce the risk of chronic illness (that generally tends to be risk factor for severe COVID infection) by prioritizing physical activity, limiting processed foods, consuming healthy fats and fresh produce and spending time outside to maintain vitamin D levels.