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Johnson & Johnson to continue rolling out across the US – but is it safe?

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3 years ago

April 24, 2021

The United States has recommenced the rollout of the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine, after the jab was halted almost two weeks ago pending an investigation into possible blood clot cases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration released a joint statement, revealing that they would still warn of the risk of a potentially fatal side effect involving severe blood clots and low platelets in a fact sheet given to recipients.

CDC and @US_FDA lift recommended pause on Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) #COVID19 vaccine use following thorough safety review. See full statement: https://t.co/yTTGfGsgSH pic.twitter.com/1kYETjWUgJ
— CDC (@CDCgov) April 23, 2021

Officials from America’s Food and Drug Administration said the decision to recommence the rollout of the Johnson and Johnson jab was effective immediately, making it possible for the vaccine to be accessible again as early as Saturday.

“We are no longer recommending a pause in the use of this vaccine” – CDC Director Rochelle Walensky

Medical watchdogs have determined there is a likely link between the J&J vaccine and blood clotting, ‘based on an in-depth analysis’ but urged the risk remains very low.

America’s latest decision on Johnson and Johnson vaccine follows a similar one made by the European Medicines Agency earlier this week.

#VACCINE | #JohnsonandJohnson will resume the rollout of the #COVID19 vaccine, but it'll now include a new safety warning…#tickerNEWS | https://t.co/0W0Nv14dlC pic.twitter.com/Mzie6qYtP3
— ticker NEWS (@tickerNEWSco) April 21, 2021

The EMA on Tuesday said the benefits of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine outweighed any risks.

The European medical regulator recommended adding a warning about unusual blood clots with low blood platelet counts to the vaccine’s product label, which enabled J&J to resume its rollout across Europe.

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Microsoft reporting for duty with top tier title

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13 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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Major Gamepass addition are on the way, with Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Reports suggest this as the largest addition to the service since its launch, indicating a strategic effort to boost subscription numbers in a challenging market. The decision, likely to be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, reflects a shift in the gaming landscape and Microsoft’s commitment to Game Pass. Despite potential drawbacks such as upsetting existing subscribers and sacrificing direct sales revenue. #Featured #Trending

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Can Taiwan’s new President ease tensions with China?

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14 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai Ching-te made a bold plea to China, urging the nation to halt its aggressive rhetoric and military threats towards Taiwan.

The statement comes amid escalating tensions between the two sides, raising concerns about the potential for conflict in the region.

The Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and dialogue between the two countries, stressing the need for mutual respect and understanding.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS and host of the Airport Economist joins to discuss.

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Hollywood star speaks out against ChatGPT after AI steals voice

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14 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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In a recent interview, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson expressed her surprise at the uncanny similarity between her voice and that of an OpenAI chatbot.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – It’s AI madness! Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson speaks out against AI, Microsoft partner with Qualcomm and Google unveil Project Astra.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured