After federal health officials Tuesday said they are recommending a pause in the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, Pennsylvania followed suit.
The state has notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers administering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to pause its use until at least April 20, according to a statement from the Department of Health.
Gov. Tom Wolf and state health officials learned of the federal request for a pause at the same time as the general public. The move comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced they are reviewing six reported cases of a rare blood clot found in women after receiving the one-shot vaccine.
The directions come after the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday announced they were investigating unusual clots that occurred six to 13 days after vaccination.
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What’s the new COVID-19 vaccine timetable in Pa.? What can you do if you’re not eligible yet?
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The wait for the COVID-19 vaccines is soon coming to an end, state officials say.
Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration has accelerated the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines. Starting April 19, everyone over the age of 16 will be eligible for the vaccines. Pennsylvania Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam announced the new timetable earlier this week.
With the changes, some key front-line workers can start scheduling appointments now or in the coming days. And even if you’re not eligible for a vaccine yet, there are steps you can take to help get an appointment down the road.
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