The Confusion Over Johnson & Johnson

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🗓️ 15 April 2021

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Federal officials have recommended halting distribution of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, citing rare but potentially severe blood clots. Now, health officials are trying to find out whether or not the clots are connected to the vaccine, creating confusion and sometimes panic for recipients. While the process may seem backwards for some, others say it’s science working the way it’s supposed to. Guest: Tara Haelle, science journalist and author. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Podcast production by Mary Wilson, Davis Land, Danielle Hewitt, Elena Schwartz and Carmel Delshad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I've entered the Rick and Morty multiverse so many times at all for
0:04.4	that I don't know whether I'm Rick, Morty.
0:07.3	All myself.
0:08.5	Am I Rick?
0:09.6	Am I Morty?
0:10.7	Am I me?
0:12.0	Am I Rick?
0:12.9	Am I Morty?
0:14.0	Am I me?
0:15.2	I don't know.
0:16.4	Watch now on all four.
0:18.0	The UK's biggest free streaming service.
0:20.4	Watch and rewatch.
0:21.5	Watch and rewatch.
0:22.2	Watch and rewatch.
0:22.8	Go for me.
0:23.6	Compare channel 4.com slash verify.
0:31.4	When I heard the news that Johnson and Johnson's COVID vaccine was getting pulled
0:35.2	from distribution, I felt myself cringe.
0:38.5	The FDA and the CDC called what they were doing.
0:41.6	A temporary pause.
0:43.7	But by the time the nightly news broadcasts were on the story,
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