PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine will be replaced with the MODERNA COVID-19 Vaccine due to CDC planning to pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson. Those with appointments at this Tuesday’s clinic will receive the MODERNA vaccine if they wish and will return for a second dose on May 11th.  The health department asks for patience with their staff this morning as they are working swiftly this morning to ensure everyone is notified of this change.

The Food and Drug Administration asked states on Tuesday to temporarily halt using Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine “out of an abundance of caution” after six women in the U.S. developed a rare blood-clotting disorder.

“Right now, these adverse events appear to be extremely rare,” the FDA said in a joint statement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “COVID-19 vaccine safety is a top priority for the federal government, and we take all reports of health problems following COVID-19 vaccination very seriously.”