According to a report and the federal goverment, the state reversed course and allowed pediatricians to order the vaccine, but the DeSantis administration disputed there was a change in policy
With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for young kids expected as early as next week, Florida is in the national spotlight. It was the only state not to request the vaccine from the federal government.
With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for kids from 6 months to 5 years old expected as early as next week, Florida is in the national spotlight. It was the only state not to request the vaccine from the federal government.
Demand could delay when the vaccine is available, but the state's refusal to preorder from the federal government won't be the reason, says the director of infection prevention at UF Health Jacksonville.