The CDC evaluated the incidents in Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, and North Carolina, and found reports of dizziness, light headedness, and rapid breathing, Kristen Nordlund, a CDC spokeswoman, toldThe CDC investigated the vaccine lots and said it had found no reason for concern.
Georgia health officials paused the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after eight people had reactions at the Cumming Fairgrounds, which is about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta. One person was evaluated at a hospital and released, and the others were monitored at the site and sent home. Some of the reactions, such as nausea and dizziness, were consistent with common reactions associated with any vaccine, the Georgia Department of Public Health said in the news release. However, due to the number of people affected, Johnson & Johnson shots were paused for evaluation.
Centura Health of Colorado late announced it is no longer offering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, citing both national shortages and adverse reactions by 11 recipients. Centura emphasized in it’s statement Friday that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine “remains both extremely safe and effective.” The company also says it will continue to use the J & J vaccine in its physician clinics.
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