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1 Dead, Another in Critical Condition after receiving J,J Vaccine


Tue 13 Apr 2021 | 11:30 PM
Rana Atef

One US citizen and another one is in a critical condition after receiving Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine from blood clotting complications, Food and Drug Administration official announced on Tuesday.

Until now Six women whose ages wanderer between 18 to 48 years old suffered from rare brain blood clots after receiving the J&J jab.

"One case was fatal, and one patient is in critical condition," FDA senior member Peter Marks told media agencies.

Therefore, federal advice has recommended suspending using the vaccine after receiving several negative reports from recipients.

Senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official Anne Schuchat said: "For people who recently got the vaccine within the last couple of weeks, they should be aware to look for any symptoms.

She continued, "If you've received a vaccine and develop severe headaches, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath, you should contact your health care provider."

On Thursday, Wake Country, NC, US, suspended using Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after finding serious side effects in the vaccine’s recipients.

Moreover, the medical authorities in the country are in contact with the Department of Health and Human Services before resuming the campaign.

In Commerce City, Colorado, a major vaccination center has been closed after a number of recipients negatively reviewed the J& J vaccine on Wednesday.

Two persons have been transported to the hospital after receiving the vaccine as they felt unwell, and needed more medical care.

The total number of people who received the J&J vaccine is 1700 persons until now, only 0.8% expressed negative feedback to the vaccine.