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Southcoast Health is now offering walk-up options for anyone seeking a COVID-19 vaccination. You do not need to be a Southcoast Health patient in order to get a shot. All clinics and mobile units will be offering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. “Getting your shot is more convenient and more important than ever,” said Tonya Johnson, RN, Vice President of Operations for Southcoast Hospitals Group. “All available vaccines are safe and effective. They’re our best chance at conquering COVID-19 once and for all. When we protect ourselves, we’re protecting our family, friends, and co-workers. Together, we’re protecting the SouthCoast community. We are grateful for all who have stepped up to help in this effort.” ....
Credit U.S. Secretary of Defense After a brief pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, Utah state health officials gave the OK on Friday for vaccine providers to start using the vaccine again. For people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine before its pause, the decision to briefly stop giving it was stressful. Because the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines required two doses, many people were excited to get the one-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson. But after multiple cases of blood clotting, the Centers for Disease Control reported a pause on the vaccine on April 13.
Health officials in Utah announced last week that distributors can use the vaccine again, but the pause still worried Utahns who received the Johnson & Johnson shot. ....
After the CDC and FDA announced on Friday that the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine would be lifted, CDC director Rochelle Walensky vouched for its safety and efficacy despite extremely rare serious side effects. “The [Johnson & Johnson vaccine] is an important vaccine offering key advantages, including its single-dose option and its viability when the supply chain may not allow for freezers.” “We believe it s an important vaccine in our armamentarium to battle this pandemic,” said Cardon. Cardon said the J&J vaccine is still very safe and effective. While some now might be hesitant to get a dose, Cardon believes the pause was helpful to make sure everyone is aware of the rare clots and how to treat them. ....