The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration recommended a pause in the use of the COVID – 19 vaccine made by Johnson and Johnson on April 13, 2021. The CDC and FDA have called for an investigation and review of the vaccine as there have been six cases of individuals experiencing unusual clots that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination. The clots occurred in veins that drain blood from the brain and occurred together with low platelets. All six cases were in women between the ages of 18 and 48. To date, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine have been given.
This pause in the use of Johnson and Johnson does impact the vaccine clinic at SEA. Individuals who have appointments to receive the vaccine the weeks of April 12 and 19 will be alerted and have their appointments cancelled by Safeway. Individuals can then reschedule for the Moderna, a two dose vaccine. Safeway and the vaccine clinic at SEA will continue to monitor the situation and adjust the schedule as warranted.
