Southwest Health District stops giving Johnson and Johnson vaccine The single-dose shot won t be used while the CDC and FDA reviews blood clot reports. (Source: KFVS) By Molly Godley | April 13, 2021 at 5:59 PM EDT - Updated April 13 at 5:59 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The
Southwest Health District Director Dr. Charles Ruis said it’s very early to know what caused these issues for sure, but they are taking the necessary precautions.
“As of (Tuesday), there really are only two vaccines that are available to the public,” said Ruis.
Ruis said they reached out to all their health departments and farm worker clinics to tell them not to use and Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
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Southwest Health District receives Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Southwest Health District receives Johnson & Johnson vaccines By Molly Godley | March 12, 2021 at 12:42 PM EST - Updated March 12 at 12:56 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Department of Public Health Southwest District has received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Director Dr. Charles Ruis said they plan to use this vaccine on groups struggling to get to the health department. Some vaccines are also going to Early County.
Dr. Ruis said groups like teachers, the homeless, and those with mobility issues will be target groups for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
He said, as the supply increases, they’ll consider going to businesses.