Johnson & Johnson vaccinations resume in Tampa Bay area as doctors weigh in on safety concerns Johnson & Johnson vaccine continues distribution in Florida and last updated 2021-04-26 18:53:44-04 TAMPA, Fla. â The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed once again after a brief pause over concerns of severe blood clots. People in the Tampa Bay area are already rolling up their sleeves for this vaccine, while local doctors explain what you need to know about the J&J shot. Both Laurie and Leland Massee got their J&J dose at the Tampa Greyhound Track vaccination site Monday. âYou donât have to come back for the second shot, and itâs supposed to do the same thing, so why not?â said Laurie.