J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Won't Be At Hazlet CVS, Per Feds

HAZLET, NJ - CVS, Walgreens and Wegmans are pausing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations following the recommendation of the federal government this week.

On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a pause in the use of the single-dose vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson due to blood-clot concerns.

As of Monday, more than 6.8 million doses of New Brunswick-based company's vaccine have been administered in the U.S. The CDC and FDA are now reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the vaccine. Read more here: Feds: Pause Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine In NJ, Elsewhere

"We are immediately implementing a pause in the use of the Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine per the recommendation from federal health agencies," a CVS spokesperson told Patch Tuesday morning.

There are currently 12 CVS vaccine sites in Monmouth County: Englishtown, Hazlet, Highlands, Howell, Little Silver, Long Branch, Manasquan, Middletown, Neptune, Oakhurst, Wall and West Keansburg.

Related: Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Site List In Monmouth County

Wegmans sent Patch a similar statement citing the recommendations of the CDC & FDA.

"Wegmans has canceled all Johnson & Johnson vaccine appointments. We will pause use of the J&J vaccine while the CDC & FDA further investigate the issue," a company spokesperson told Patch.

There are two Wegmans locations in Monmouth County (Manalapan and Ocean).

"We're pausing J&J vaccines immediately and we'll have more details soon," Walgreens said. The New Jersey Department of Health also announced they are pausing J&J vaccines as well.

The news comes after reports of a New Jersey man who became very sick with COVID-19 weeks after getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The case, however, appears to have no connection to the federal government's actions on Tuesday. Read more: Edison Man Hospitalized With COVID-19 After J&J Vaccine: Reports

Those currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations include:

• Individuals age 55+
• Individuals age 16-54 with certain medical conditions
• Individuals age 16-54 with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Childcare workers in licensed and registered settings
• Clergy
• Communications, IT, and media workers
• Educators and staff, including pre-K to 12 and higher education
• Eldercare and support workers
• Elections personnel
• First responders
• Healthcare workers
• Hospitality workers
• Individuals experiencing homelessness and those living in shelters
• Judicial system workers
• Laundry services workers
• Librarians and library support staff
• Long-term care and high-risk congregate care facility residents and staff
• Medical supply chain employees
• Members of tribal communities
• Migrant farm workers
• Postal and shipping service workers
• Public safety workers
• Real estate, building, and home services workers
• Retail financial institution workers
• Sanitation workers
• Social service workers and support staff
• Transportation workers
• Utilities workers
• Warehousing and logistics workers

This is a breaking news story. Patch will provide updates as more information becomes available.

With reporting by Anthony Bellano.