US CDC recommends resuming Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
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Washington: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory committee on Friday (local time) recommended resuming the use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, saying that its benefits outweigh the risks.
According to The Hill, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 10-4 with one abstention, that the vaccine's benefits outweigh the risks, and that it will save lives.
The CDC panel met Friday for the second time in less than two weeks to discuss the next steps regarding the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Women in that age group should get the vaccine if they feel comfortable and are aware of the risks, but should also know there are other options available if they are not comfortable, the panel decided.
Use of the vaccine has been paused since early last week, to allow health officials to investigate the rare blood clots.
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