Government

J&J vaccine pause could have worldwide impact

Thu, 2021-04-15 12:32 — mike kraft

With Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine on pause, the consequences could ripple worldwide.

After a day that many hoped would add clarity to the rollout of Johnson & Johnson’s troubled Covid-19 vaccine, the picture on Thursday is as muddy as ever in the United States.

The “pause” that U.S. health officials put in place on the use of the vaccine might now stay in place for seven to 10 days. It’s a decision with potentially painful consequences that could ripple worldwide.

After considering whether to reinstate the vaccine, a panel of expert advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined on Wednesday that it needed more time to assess a possible link to a rare but serious blood-clotting disorder.

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

Read more about J&J vaccine pause could have worldwide impact
Log in or register to post comments

U.S. could have 300 million extra vaccine doses by end of July; more calls to provide to other nations

Thu, 2021-04-15 12:25 — mike kraft

U.S. could have 300 million extra vaccine doses by end of July, raising concerns about hoarding The Biden administration is facing renewed pressure to facilitate equitable vaccine distribution around the world. Adam Taylor, Emily Rauhala Washington Post

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

How New Mexico Became the State With the Highest Rate of Full Vaccinations

Thu, 2021-04-15 11:11 — mike kraft

ALBUQUERQUE — Despite having one of the highest poverty rates in the country, New Mexico is surging past states with far more resources in the race to achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus.

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

Read more about How New Mexico Became the State With the Highest Rate of Full Vaccinations
Log in or register to post comments

CDC study supports leaving airplane middle seats open to reduce COVID-19 exposure

Wed, 2021-04-14 18:38 — mike kraft

CDC study: Leaving middle seat open on planes could reduce COVID-19 A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study found leaving the middle seat vacant on planes could reduce COVID-19 exposure for passengers, supporting a practice that has now been Justine Coleman TheHill

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Analysis

Read more about CDC study supports leaving airplane middle seats open to reduce COVID-19 exposure
Log in or register to post comments

UPDATE: Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause to continue as CDC committee postpones decision

Wed, 2021-04-14 18:04 — mike kraft

J&J vaccine to remain in limbo while officials seek evidence Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo a while longer after U.S. health advisers told the government Wednesday that they need more evidence to decide if a handful of unusual... AP NEWS

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo a while longer after U.S. health advisers told the government Wednesday that they need more evidence to decide if a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot — and if so, how big the potential risk really is.

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

Read more about UPDATE: Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause to continue as CDC committee postpones decision
Log in or register to post comments

Report from federal advisory board discussions of J&J vaccine

Wed, 2021-04-14 17:33 — mike kraft

CDC vaccine advisers review Johnson & Johnson shot after reports of rare blood clots Federal health officials had recommended Tuesday that states pause use of the vaccine while agencies review six U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of brain blood clot among the more than 7 million people who received the shot. Lena H. Sun, Carolyn Y. Johnson Washington Post

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

Read more about Report from federal advisory board discussions of J&J vaccine
Log in or register to post comments

OPINION: The new vaccine threat is fear itself

Wed, 2021-04-14 11:42 — mike kraft

The new vaccine threat is fear itself The Johnson & Johnson pause is the latest example of how we've struggled to keep COVID risks in perspective. Sam Baker Axios

The FDA’s decision to pause the use of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine has set off a chain reaction of fear — about the safety of the vaccine, and about whether the FDA is overreacting — that's causing unnecessary drama just as the vaccine effort is finally picking up speed.

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?: