Delaware County Ups Other Vaccines to Replace Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

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Delaware County asked for larger shipments of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines since the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is temporarily unavailable, reports Corey Davis for 6abc.com.

Six women suffered blood clots from the Johnson & Johnson shot two weeks ago. One has died.  Another is critical.

The CDC has stopped distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

A Thursday vaccination of 1,300 prisoners at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility was postponed, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times.

“We had every intention to vaccinate at the time for those who were willing to be vaccinated and wanted to be vaccinated. (Tuesday) morning’s announcement really put a curveball in.” said County Councilman Kevin Madden, chairman of the Jail Oversight Board.

Delaware County gave the J& J vaccine to 4,500 residents at a weekend mass vaccination clinic. The clinic was at Delaware County Community College.

The site will be relocated. The Moderna or Pfizer vaccine will be used instead.

Those with upcoming appointments at the college will be contacted.

Anyone who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and experiences a severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain or shortness of breath should call their health care provider.

Read more at 6abc.com and the Daily Times about updates to Delaware County’s vaccination program.

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