Blood clots related to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are extremely rare
By Felice J. Freyer Globe Staff,Updated April 13, 2021, 2 hours ago
Email to a Friend
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has significant advantages --- it requires only one dose, and can be stored more easily than other vaccines.Michael M. Santiago/Getty
Many Americans awoke Tuesday to unsettling news about the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine and its possible link to a rare but dangerous blood-clotting disorder. But doctors emphasize that this possible side effect is extremely rare. Hereâs what you need to know.
How scary is this?
Only six people out of 6.8 million experienced clots after taking the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Thatâs fewer than one in a million.