Health expert answers your questions about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Why have the blood clots only been seen in women? One health expert provides answers to your questions about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Author: Clay Gordon Updated: 6:08 PM EDT April 13, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio Many questions remain Tuesday after the CDC and FDA recommended a pause in administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The agencies announced an investigation into reports six women had potentially formed rare blood clots following their shot.
The FDA and CDC say it may take several days before the details of the investigation into its recommendations are released.
Dr. Joseph Gastaldo is an Infectious Disease doctor at OhioHealth. He recommends anyone experiencing severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine seek medical attention.
US recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine over clot reports
By Zeke Miller, Lauran Neergaard and Matthew Perrone - Associated Press
FILE - In this April 1, 2021 file photo, people walk in to get their COVID-19 vaccine at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles. The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. In a joint statement Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said it was investigating clots in six women in the days after vaccination, in combination with reduced platelet counts. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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