US pauses administration of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA and CDC have decided to temporarily suspend use of Janssen’s single dose vaccine while reports of rare and severe blood clots are investigated.
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The FDA and CDC have decided to temporarily suspend use of Janssen’s single dose vaccine while reports of rare and severe blood clots are investigated.
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