Potential J&J vaccine problems. If you got it, here's what to do now.

Almost 7 million Americans have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, and now the J&J vaccine is facing scrutiny after six of those recipients developed a rare, severe type of blood clot that has caused the FDA and CDC to recommend a pause in the rollout. But, if you got that vaccine, what should you do now?

It is recommended that people who have received the

For perspective, here are some numbers:

1 in 1,000,000: J&J vaccine
1 in 3,000: oral contraceptives
1 in 5: hospitalized COVID-19 patients

As someone who got the J&J vaccine 8 days ago, and who took oral contraceptives for 20 years, I’ll take these odds.

— Dr. Angela Rasmussen (@angie_rasmussen) April 13, 2021

" target="_blank">Johnson & Johnson vaccine and develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after inoculation contact their health care provider.

The FDA says "Right now, these adverse events appear to be extremely rare. COVID-19 vaccine safety is a top priority for the federal government, and we take all reports of health problems following COVID-19 vaccination very seriously."