Johnson & Johnson's vaccine pause affects local distribution Local reaction from those waiting in line at La Palmera Mall about the pause in the use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. and last updated 2021-04-13 19:20:00-04 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â With the distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine put on hold, it has affected distribution doses across Corpus Christi. At La Palmera Mall, a vaccination clinic took place for many who wanted their shots. âEverybody is trying to get the vaccine,â Nueces County resident Benjamin Martinez said. Martinez was one of the first people to wait in line to get his vaccine on Tuesday.