TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — For Floridians wanting the COVID-19 vaccine, both Publix and Walgreens pharmacies have announced they are offering the shot now without a prescription.

This availability came on the heels of the Florida surgeon general announcing plans to end to all vaccine mandates.

“The Florida Department of Health, in partnership with the governor, is going to be working to end all vaccine mandates in Florida,” Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said. State leaders have recently changed their COVID recommendation for everyone, instead leaving the choice up to each individual. “What you put into your body is because your relationship with your body and your God," Ladapo said. "I don't have that right. You want to put whatever different vaccines in your body, God bless you. i

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