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Illinois decision to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will not have a large impact on the state s vaccination plans, officials say.
Why did the six cases of blood clotting necessitate a pause on the J&J vaccine and how do they differ from other blood clots? Chicago s top doctor explained the reasoning and what experts are watching for. Get the answer to your most-asked COVID vaccine questions on our mobile NBC 5 Chicago app. Download it here for iOS or Android.
Meanwhile, hospitalizations have been on the rise in Illinois, nearly doubling over the course of the last month, health officials say.
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.