Thread by @CDCgov

Of nearly 7 million doses of J&J/Janssen #COVID19 Vaccine given in the US, a small number of cases of a rare & severe type of blood clot have been reported in people after receiving the vaccine. CDC & @US_FDA recommend a pause as we review data. More: bit.ly/3acYSnz

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is reviewing the reported J&J/Janssen #COVID19 Vaccine adverse events and determining next steps. Here is what you need to know: bit.ly/3acYSnz

#COVID19 vaccine safety systems like the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) are working. This potential safety issue was caught, and this pause reflects our commitment to transparency as CDC and @US_FDA review the data. Learn more: bit.ly/3acYSnz

If you got the J&J/Janssen #COVID19 Vaccine in the last 3 weeks, seek urgent medical care if you develop symptoms like a severe headache, leg swelling, or shortness of breath. See other concerning symptoms: bit.ly/3acYSnz

If you are scheduled to get the J&J/Janssen #COVID19 vaccine, please work with your vaccination provider to reschedule to get another COVID-19 vaccine. Two other COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna, are authorized and recommended for use. More: bit.ly/3acYSnz