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Prepare For Emergencies During National Preparedness Month
Tallahassee, Fla.—Throughout September, the Florida Department of Health is participating in National Preparedness Month by encouraging Floridians to take action and make a plan to ensure their families, homes and businesses are prepared when natural disasters or other emergencies occur.
Vulnerable populations at risk for severe COVID-19:
Certain populations are at greater risk of progressing to severe disease and warrant more significant consideration for prophylaxis or treatment.
- Patients who are older (≥65 years), have comorbidities, or are immunocompromised are at higher risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19.
- When necessary, providers should prioritize treating patients at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19 illness, including older and immunocompromised individuals and those with clinical risk factors.
The Florida Department of Health in Hardee County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Peace River. This is in response to a water sample taken on June 3, 2021. The public should exercise caution in and around the Peace River-Zolfo Springs.
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