JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has bucked COVID-19 mandates and lockdowns throughout the pandemic, said Thursday the state will not help distribute or administer new vaccines for toddlers when they become available.
The Republican governor said he does not support vaccinating very young children for novel coronavirus.
“Our department of health has been very clear that the risks outweigh the benefits,” said Mr. DeSantis, who is the father of two young children. “And we recommend against it.”
The Florida Department of Health recently announced it opposes vaccinating children due to a lack of information about potential side effects and statistics that show the vaccine’s effectiveness wears off quickly.