Local health authorities followed the feds in pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13 after reports that six women experienced blood clots weeks after receiving the shot. Ultimately, federal officials said they found 15 clotting cases amid nearly 8 million shots given. All were women, most under 50. Three died, and seven remained hospitalized as of Friday.
Cook County doctors say vaccine pause should create confidence; walk-in appointments start Monday
