The Texas Department of State Health Services has asked the state’s vaccine providers to pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, in line with guidance from the CDC and the FDA. 1/5
This pause is following reports of blood clots in six individuals. The J&J vaccine has been administered nearly 7 million times in the United States, so these adverse events appear to be extremely rare and are being further evaluated to ensure vaccine safety. 2/5
I want to remind everyone that vaccines are safe, effective, and one of the best tools we have in ending this pandemic. The administration of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will continue as planned, and I encourage you to get vaccinated as soon as you can. 3/5
This pause is happening out of an abundance of caution and to give providers and public health official time to determine best practices. The likelihood of severe adverse reactions is still significantly less than the likelihood of severe illness from COVID-19. 4/5
If you are currently scheduled to receive a Johnson & Johnson vaccine, contact your provider for an update on the status of your appointment.
For more information from the CDC, visit: cdc.gov/media/releases… 5/5
For more information from the CDC, visit: cdc.gov/media/releases… 5/5
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