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Here s a breakdown of the latest vaccine news from across the state
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News that Illinois and Chicago would both be heeding a recommendation from U.S. regulators to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid an investigation into reports of potentially dangerous blood clots sent a ripple through the city and several suburbs with events canceled and vaccine appointments altered.
Whether you re looking for a vaccine, waiting for your turn, hoping to help loved ones or just trying to make sense of it all, here s a breakdown of the latest vaccine news from across the state.
Illinois has expanded its COVID vaccine eligibility outside of Chicago to include any resident age 16 or older, opening up appointments to thousands of residents who have so far been unable to receive the vaccine.