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April 23, 2021: The FDA amended the emergency use authorization of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine to include information about a very rare and serious type of blood clot in people who receive the vaccine. View frequently asked questions…
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On February 27, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the third vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The EUA allows the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. for use in individuals 18 years of age and older.
Emergency Use Authorization Status:
Authorized
Name:
Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
Manufacturer:
Janssen Biotech Inc.,
a Janssen Pharmaceutical Company of Johnson & Johnson
Authorized Use
For the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) for individuals 18 years of age and older
Common Side Effects
The most commonly reported side effects were pain at the injection site, headache, fatigue, muscle aches and nausea. Most of these side effects occurred within 1-2 days following vaccination and were mild to moderate in severity and lasted 1-2 days. Learn more.
