US temporarily halts use of Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine over clotting concerns

The use of the Johnson and Johnson Covid vaccine has been paused in the US.

In a joint statement, the Federal Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control say the recommendation is out of an abundance of caution.

It's after 6 reported US cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the vaccine, out of almost 7 million doses administered.

The FDA says the adverse events appear to be extremely rare.