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FDA lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine; Oregon use pending Western States’ review

Posted on April 23, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

Today, a federal vaccine safety review panel recommended lifting the pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 and older. Based on the panel’s recommendation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lifted the pause and added a warning about the rare side effects of blood clots in women under the age […]

Western states workgroup recommends Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Posted on March 15, 2021March 24, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup has concluded that “the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Biotech) COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for use in the Western States.” The workgroup, composed of nationally acclaimed scientists with expertise in immunizations and public health, has been independently reviewing the safety and efficacy of all FDA approved COVID-19 […]

From the archive: Oregon Veterans’ Homes residents and staff receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Posted on March 1, 2021March 24, 2021 by oregongov

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) announced on Dec. 28, 2020 that residents and staff at its Oregon Veterans’ Homes in Lebanon and The Dalles received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from Consonus Healthcare over the weekend. Vaccinations were made available to all staff and residents. The vaccine has been proclaimed […]