- Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require 2 doses and are somewhat more effective, experts say
- Johnson & Johnson, a single shot, is somewhat less likely to cause side effects, experts say
- Experts don’t know how quickly the vaccines’ protection kicks in or how long it lasts
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People 40 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the news Thursday morning: “I’m pleased to announce that beginning this Monday, March 29, all Floridians age 40 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning the following Monday, April 5, all Floridians age 18 and older will be eligible.”
Why Gov. DeSantis scaled back on age restrictions for COVID vaccine
This month alone, DeSantis has ramped up age eligibility for the vaccines at any of the more than 1,000 vaccination sites across the state:
• March 15, people ages 60 and older could get the shot(s).
• March 22, those 50 and older became eligible.
• On March 29, people 40 and up can register for a vaccine.
On April 5, the age requirement drops to 18 and older.
Here are things to know about getting an appointment and what vaccines are available. Please note, this file may be updated with more information,…
