Tag: blood clots
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Anxiety responsible for negative vaccine reactions
U.S. health officials are finding that many of the physical reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines are due to anxiety, not the actual contents of the shots. Symptoms include fainting, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, racing hearts, chest pain or other symptoms. The Associated Press has the story: Symptoms after vaccine often due to anxiety, not a reaction…
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India asked to provide more vaccines to Africa
Third World countries are having difficulties getting enough COVID-19 vaccines, as initial distributions have favored wealthier nations. African CDC official John Nkengasong is speaking out about the inequity, asking India to release its limits on how many shots it exports. The Associated Press has the story: African countries lagging behind in obtaining vaccines, India criticized…
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J&J shots paused; Biden says it’s a sign of safety
Federal regulators have recommended pausing the distribution of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine shots after six women developed unusual blood clots. One died and another remains hospitalized. The Associated Press has the story: Biden assures Americans that temporarily halting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a good sign WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s COVID-19…