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College campuses pause, postpone, or cancel Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics

This is how local colleges and universities are handling a pause in distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In response to the recommendation Tuesday morning from the CDC and FDA to pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, colleges and universities across Ohio are pausing, postponing, or canceling their clinics.

Just this month, campuses launched clinics for students as part of a statewide effort to get as many college students vaccinated before they leave for summer break. It was a goal stated by Governor Mike DeWine.

The federal agencies announced an investigation on Tuesday into reports that six of the roughly 6.8 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients had developed a rare blood clotting issue.  

Below is a list detailing how local colleges and universities are handling the pause: 

The Ohio State University:

There is currently a hold on all Johnson & Johnson vaccine appointments. 

Ohio University: 

Those already registered will now receive the Pfizer vaccine. To make an appointment, click here

The university's mobile clinic will pause for the week. 

Capital University: 

Clinics are canceled, Tuesday through Friday.

Anyone who has received the J&J vaccine already at their clinic can call Bexley Urgent Care at 614-826-9266 with questions or concerns.

Kent State University: 

The university's Johnson & Johnson cllinics are postponed “until further notice." 

If you had an appointment for the J&J vaccine, you can re-schedule to receive either the Moderna or Pfizer by clicking here

Ohio Wesleyan: 

Delaware Public Health District will host its vaccination clinic on Wednesday using the Pfizer vaccine. 

Otterbein University: 

The university paused its clinic Tuesday and, as of this writing, has not released further plans to resume. 

Bowling Green State University: 

Administration of the J&J vaccine is also paused. Pfizer and Moderna clinics will continue to run. 

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