CDC, FDA To Review J&J Shot After 6 Blood Clot Cases Reported Out Of Nearly 7M Doses

By Scott Neuman

Published April 13, 2021 at 5:51 AM MDT

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In a statement on Tuesday, U.S. authorities said they are "reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine."

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Scott Neuman is a reporter and editor, working mainly on breaking news for NPR's digital and radio platforms.

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