Source: RLS Media Health
New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) commissioner Judith Persichilli has released the following statement:
“Out of an abundance of caution and following the guidance of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the NJDOH this morning paused the administration of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine across all vaccination sites in the state.
“The CDC and the FDA are reviewing the data involving six reported cases — among nearly 7 million doses administered in the U.S. — in women between the ages of 18 and 48 who received the J&J vaccine.
“Symptoms occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination. In these cases, a type of blood clot called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis was seen in combination with low levels of blood platelets. Both the CDC and FDA have said that these adverse events are extremely rare.
“Any individuals who have received the vaccine and develop abdominal pain, leg pain, shortness of breath, severe headache or other unusual symptoms within three weeks should contact their health care provider.”
“All New Jersey vaccination sites have been told to cancel or put on hold appointments for the J&J vaccine until further notice. For individuals scheduled to receive the J&J vaccine, NJDOH will work with all vaccination sites to make arrangements for the administration of an alternative two-dose vaccine.
NJDOH will work with all sites, as needed, to reschedule vaccination appointments.”
