Vaccines

Coronavirus vaccines are on their way to Florida and already groups are jockeying for first dibs. The state and federal government are finalizing who is slated to get the vaccine first, and others are trying to get in line.

Florida, which has endured a surge of coronavirus infections this summer, will participate in a COVID-19 vaccine pilot program with the federal government. State Surgeon General Scott Rivkees says Florida has been invited to be part of a federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine pilot group.

The Leon County Health Department is urging parents to call and set up appointments to get their students' required vaccines before the start of the next school year. Health officials hope to avoid large numbers of families from coming in at the last minute.

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While a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Florida Department of Health shows a high vaccination rate in Florida. Leon County…

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