I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. So did my husband, my mother-in-law, and quite a few friends. So when I saw the news this morning that they were pausing the distribution of it "over an abundance of concern," I got a little stressed.
But I've looked into it more and I'm here to tell you not to worry. Out of over 6.8 million people who received the J&J vaccine, only SIX people have reported a rare and severe type of blood clot. Do the math to see that it's EXTREMELY rare.
All six cases occurred among women between the ages of 18 and 48, and symptoms occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination.
--Now, if you received the J&J vaccine and are experiencing severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination, you should contact your health care provider.
--If you received the J&J shot and have not developed any of the side effects associated with signs of blood clots within three weeks after vaccination, the risk of an adverse reaction is unlikely. But health officials ask you to continue monitoring for symptoms. The American Cancer Society has the signs to look for HERE.
Do you feel better?
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