Alcona Health Center postpones vaccination clinics
ALCONA, Mich. — Alcona Health Center (AHC) said it is rescheduling upcoming vaccination appointments and postponing some future vaccination clinic dates at this time. The move is out of an abundance of caution based on guidance from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the joint statement issued by the CDC and FDA on Tuesday, April 13 regarding emerging information about a rare but potentially serious side effect of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Vaccine. To view the CDC/FDA media statement in full, click here.
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“As of now we are suspending the administration of J&J vaccine until the CDC and advisory committee reviews their concerns and release us to administer again,” said AHC Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Thomas Marshall. Clinical Operations Director, Ashley Goddard, RN added, “For patients who have already received the vaccine we are addressing their concerns, and educating them on the symptoms to monitor for with this VERY RARE blood clot condition, which include severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath.  Anyone exhibiting any of these symptoms and who has received the Johnson & Johnson/ Janssen vaccine within the last 3 weeks should contact their primary care provider for medical advice and treatment.”
The health center also said for those in the Alpena area, postponement of vaccination clinics does include the previously published dates of 4/14 and 4/19 at the Alpena Services location.
