Posted By: Jason Rima April 13, 2021 @ 11:42 am Coronavirus, Local News, News
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says there have been no reports of any reactions locally to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine that was given during last week’s COVID-19 two-day mega event.
More than 6,100 people got the one-dose vaccine on April 8 and 9.
On Tuesday, the U.S. ordered a pause on the use of the J&J vaccine after reports of some blood clots in women in other locations.
Health officials will answer questions today about what the pause means.
A spokesman says people are still encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible because the benefits outweigh the risks.
Businesses in Greene County, Missouri now have access to a tool kit to help them encourage their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Springfield
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