The loss of the use of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson had a temporary effect on vaccination schedules this week for the public health departments in Kewaunee and Door counties.
Tuesday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services instructed all vaccination providers in the state to stop using the one-dose J&J vaccine, at least temporarily, because reports of severe blood clots as a side effect in a limited number of patients nationwide six cases in more than 6.8 million shots are being investigated by the federal Centers for Disease Control and U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Kewaunee County health department had openings Wednesday and Thursday, April 14 and 15, for appointments with its COVID-19 vaccine clinics for anyone ages 16 and older because it had more doses on hand than people on its waiting list and didn t want them to go to waste.
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By Robert Kennedy
Feb 2, 2021 2:54 PM
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Door County Public Health is canceling coronavirus vaccine appointments because of a lack of supply.
The department says it expected to be able to provide shots for 700 people per week. However, the county says it only received 30% of its order from the state.
While clinics will continue to be provided, appointments will not be scheduled until the county knows how much vaccine it will receive.
The county wrote in a news release…
“This is not the news any of us had hoped for. We recognize this situation creates great challenges, frustration and disappointment. We will continue to work together with our community partners to plan and prepare for the time vaccine becomes more widely available to our county. We ask for your continued patience and understanding.”