But the research, involving 2.53 million adults in Scotland, found that the vaccine’s benefits outweighed the small risks.
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A Vaccine Side Effect Leaves Women Wondering: Why Isn’t the Pill Safer?
Scientists were alarmed by blood clots possibly linked to the J&J vaccine. Some women wondered if there shouldn’t be more concern about oral contraceptives.
Covax to Receive 200 Million Johnson & Johnson Covid Doses
The program’s struggles are one factor among many in the growing gap in vaccination coverage between the world’s rich and poor.
Biden Dips Into U.S. Vaccine Supply to Send 20 Million Doses Abroad
President Biden’s pledge to ship out doses that could have been used domestically was a step toward a global campaign, but activists say much more is needed.
South Africa Vaccine Rollout Expands to People 60 and Older
The new push is the country’s latest effort to kick-start a troubled vaccination campaign.
Why the CDC Changed Its Advice on Masks
Two scientific findings altered the calculus: Vaccinated people rarely transmit the virus, and the shots are effective against variants.
Baltimore Vaccine Plant’s Troubles Ripple Across 3 Continents
Millions of doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine produced by Emergent BioSolutions have been held back in Europe, South Africa and Canada as a precaution.
Vacunar a todo el mundo no es fácil. Esta es la razón
Una gran parte de la desigualdad en el acceso a las vacunas se explica por el acaparamiento de las grandes potencias. Pero fabricarlas también es un desafío sin precedentes.
Covid-19: Why It’s Hard to Vaccinate the World
Big-power muscle flexing helps explain much of the world’s vaccine inequities, but there’s another reason behind insufficient doses: The challenge of making them is unprecedented.
Canada’s Regulators Hold J&J Vaccine Over Emergent Link
The step was taken after Health Canada learned that an active ingredient was made in a Baltimore plant with contamination problems.