Sep 08 What to know about booster shots if you received Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine By Maureen Ferran, The Conversation It's been six months since the Johnson & Johnson vaccine received emergency use authorization. What does the data show about its efficacy, side effects and protection from variants?… Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 7:33 How the opioids settlement will impact communities affected by addiction After more than two years of negotiations, a number of states agreed to a $26 billion settlement with three large drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson for their roles in the opioids epidemic. Half a million deaths over two decades… Continue watching
Jul 15 Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to benzene traces By Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press J&J said it's unlikely users would be harmed. The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of SPF, or sun protection factor. Consumers can contact the company for a refund. Continue reading
Jul 13 FDA adds warning about rare reaction to J&J COVID-19 vaccine By Matthew Perrone, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press U.S. regulators on Monday added a new warning to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine about links to a rare and potentially dangerous neurological reaction, but said it’s not entirely clear the shot caused the problem. Continue reading
Jun 26 J&J agrees to pay $230M to settle New York opioid claim By Associated Press The deal announced on Saturday requires Johnson & Johnson to make a series of payments over nine years that will cover the total. The drugmaker also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids across New York and the… Continue reading
Jun 21 A mix-and-match approach to COVID-19 vaccines could provide logistical and immunological benefits By Maureen Ferran, The Conversation Various companies use different ingredients and different delivery systems in their COVID-19 vaccines. Researchers are investigating whether it's better for individuals to mix what's available. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 4:37 News Wrap: FDA orders disposal of 60 million Johnson & Johnson doses from troubled factory In our news wrap Friday, the FDA will allow 10 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine from a troubled Baltimore factory to be used, but about 60 million doses will be thrown out. Also, the U.N. warned violence… Continue watching
Jun 11 Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses to be released, but many will be tossed By Zeke Miller, Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration announced that it had determined that two batches from the plant could be released. But it said several other batches are not suitable for use and additional batches are still under review. Continue reading
Jun 10 U.S. officials extend expiration dates on Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The company said a FDA review concluded the shots remain safe and effective up to 4-1/2 months. Continue reading
Jun 01 Justices reject Johnson & Johnson appeal of $2 billion talc verdict By Associated Press The Supreme Court is leaving in place a $2 billion verdict in favor of women who claim they developed ovarian cancer from using Johnson & Johnson talc products. Continue reading