Even after the unpause of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, many still have lingering questions about the situation. In this resource from the AMA, two physician experts address important information to give patients about this vaccine.
Read MoreThe Johnson and Johnson vaccine has been reapproved for use as it's been weighed that the vaccine's benefits far outweigh the risks. The blood clots that have occurred are extremely rare and have all occurred in women between the ages of 18 and 59, 6 to 15 days after their vaccination.
Read MoreSometimes it seems like it's harder to get a vaccine appointment than it is to get sold out concert tickets. Especially for those without high speed internet or those less familiar with the digital space, vying for a vaccine appointment can be extremely frustrating; by the time it takes to fill out all your information, the appointment slot could already be taken and often times, slots are released during the work day and immediately get filled.
Read MoreI received by Johnson and Johnson vaccine on Wednesday, April 7th through a drive through mass vaccination site. The process was easy and painless, and I was extremely glad to be vaccinated! Five days after my vaccination, the FDA recommended that the J & J vaccine be put on hold due to some rare cases of blood clotting in women of my age group.
Read MoreAs the COVID-19 vaccine has become available for all individuals ages 16+ across the U.S., the next challenge is to increase vaccine demand. Outreach to wary communities is essential to increase vaccination numbers and bring us one step closer to reaching herd immunity.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated health disparities across the public health sector. Significant vaccine mistrust and inequitable distribution has lead to growing gaps in vaccine uptake in certain populations.
Read MoreIf your clinic cares for young children, many may be wondering why their parents and adult family members are all getting so many shots. This video from Boston Children's Hospital explains the importance of the vaccine through fun animations and easy to understand language for kids.
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"When can my child get vaccinated?" This is a question that is on a lot of people's minds right now. While there is no set timeline for when this can happen, this page from the Boston Children's Hospital explains what is currently in the works for approving the vaccine in children.
Read MoreSome of the parents and grandparents that attend your clinic may wonder whether they can begin traveling and visiting friends/family now that they are vaccinated but their children are not. Since the COVID-19 vaccines have not yet been approved for children under 16, it can be tricky to gauge what activities are safe for the family.
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