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Why has the Johnson & Johnson vaccine been paused?

A dose of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine being prepared

A dose of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine being prepared Source: AAP

Another setback for global immunisation campaigns against COVID-19, after US health authorities recommended pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.


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By Marcus Megalokonomos

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Another setback for global immunisation campaigns against COVID-19, after US health authorities recommended pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.



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