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J&J Vaccine Gets Additional Warning on Bleeding Side Effect

  • FDA amends fact sheet with advisory on immune thrombocytopenia
  • U.S. officials have recommended mRNA shots over J&J vaccine
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The fact sheet for Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine has been revised by U.S. regulators to warn of the risk of a rare bleeding disorder.

The Food and Drug Administration said in a letter to the company on Tuesday that adverse-event reports suggested an increased risk of immune thrombocytopenia, or ITP, during the 42 days following vaccination. Symptoms include bruising or excessive or unusual bleeding, according to the agency.