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Prepare For Emergencies During National Preparedness Month

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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. 

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Florida COVID-19 Vaccine Site Locator

All Persons 5 Years of Age and Older Are Eligible to Receive the Vaccine In Florida
The Food & Drug Administration has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 5 years of age or older. To obtain the vaccine in Florida, individuals 5-17 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian.

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Health officials issue blue-green algae bloom alert for Peace River-Zolfo Springs (PDF, 217kB)

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert

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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