Following the US recommending a pause in Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, here are some of your questions answered:
Is the shot still safe? A small number of people given J&J's or AstraZeneca's shot developed serious blood clots, though regulators haven't concluded that J&J's shot is responsible. Still, experts emphasize that the shot's benefits probably outweigh the risk of these rare side effects.
What is the detected clot? Six women developed the rare CVST clot, which builds in the brain's sinus channels and occurs in five out of one million people each year. If you got the shot two to three weeks ago, experts say you're in the clear. But here's more on the clot and symptoms of clotting.
What about the Pfizer and Moderna shots? Experts say there's no reason to suspect that these rare clots would be links to the US's other authorized shots. After 185 million doses, there have been no red flags.
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