Florida Department of Health Honors EMS Responders for EMS Week
Full Story
Tallahassee, Fla. — Across Florida, thousands of emergency medical service (EMS) responders serve with passion, commitment, and dedication while providing lifesaving care during a person’s hour of greatest need. The Florida Department of Health (Department) is proud to say that the EMS professionals in Florida most certainly exemplify the 2022 EMS Week theme: Rising to the Challenge.

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.
Full Story on FloridaHealth.gov
Columbia County and the Florida Department of Health in Columbia County launched a new COVID-19 vaccine registration system through Everbridge. Columbia County can now register for the waitlist. We are asking all individuals 18 and older that would like a vaccine to sign-up now. As each age group becomes eligible for the vaccine, we will send appointment opportunities for the vaccine.
Second Doses:
Second Doses will be scheduled through the Everbridge waitlist system. You will receive an automated call, email, or text indicating your appointment time.
Click here to register to receive the COVID-19 VaccineNewsroom
Statewide Articles
- Florida Letter to FDA Formula Shortage
- Florida Department of Health Releases Guidance on Treatment of Gender Dysphoria for Children and Adolescents
- Treatment of Gender Dysphoria for Children and Adolescents
- Florida Department of Health Advises on Meningococcal Disease and Vaccines in Florida
Local Articles
- Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
- Department of Health in Columbia County Provides COVID-19 Update, Announces First Confirmed COVID-19 Case
- Summer Safety Press Release
- Columbia County Farmers' Market Nutrition Program WIC Clinic Market
- DOH Columbia Press Release EEE Advisory
Connect with DOH