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FDA, CDC Order Pause on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
The pause is due to the appearance of six cases of blood clotting among the more than 7 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses administered. Federal scientists expect to review data over the next few days to determine the vaccine's safety.
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