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.