The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday confirmed that it is investigating the death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, as part of its investigation into possible adverse events linked to the vaccine. A statement from the Virginia Department of Health said that the Virginia woman’s death in March was reported to the…

Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Tuesday that the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine would be temporary and would likely last only “days to weeks,” according to his understanding of the guidance from federal agencies. “What I heard from the previous press discussion was it’s gonna be more like days to weeks rather than weeks to…

The Department of Defense (DOD) said it is halting the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to military members after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended the move, citing rare blood clots. “At the recommendation of the FDA and CDC, the Department of Defense is immediately…

The Department of Defense (DOD) said it is halting the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to military members after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended the move, citing rare blood clots. “At the recommendation of the FDA and CDC, the Department of Defense is immediately…

Johnson & Johnson asked U.S. regulators Thursday to clear the world’s first single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, an easier-to-use option that could boost scarce supplies. J&J’s vaccine was safe and offered strong protection against moderate to severe COVID-19, according to preliminary results from a massive international study. It didn’t appear quite as strong as two-dose competitors made…