Johnson & Johnson Coverage

J&J cancer lawsuit reveals history of human experimentation on Black inmates

The company has already lost billions of dollars following lawsuits alleging that the company's talcum powder contains asbestos and causes cancer.

Study: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine 4X more likely to cause blood clots

The study, conducted by the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, shows Johnson & Johnson's vaccine is 3.7 times more likely to cause specific cerebral blood clots.

Do Americans Really Need Boosters? CDC Panel Is Wrestling With the Data

Struggling to decide which Americans need extra doses of the coronavirus vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, scientific advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday homed in on the efficacy of the vaccines, and the relative advantages of mixing and matching different vaccine types.

Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times

J&J seeks bankruptcy to end 40K baby powder cancer suits

Johnson & Johnson is considering bankruptcy to help deal with 40,000 lawsuits accusing the company's baby powder products of causing cancer.

FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of both Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday and also said any of the three authorized vaccines could be used as a booster is a "mix and match" approach.

By Maggie Fox, CNN

The Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine offers good protection now. A booster shot will maximize that, experts say

As more Covid-19 boosters are potentially set to become available, experts say those who received the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine are "awfully well protected," but should still get another shot for maximum safety.

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN

Former FDA chief says J&J's lower efficacy means more people need boosters

Dr. Mark McClellan, a Johnson & Johnson board member and former FDA commissioner, an FDA advisory committee's decision to recommend a booster shot for all adults of the J&J vaccine.

Raleigh pharmacy gets ready for J&J vaccine boosters

With federal regulators moving closer to approving booster shots of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, one Raleigh pharmacy is stocking up to be ready to give the shots.

FDA panel gives boost to J&J vaccine booster shots

Vaccine advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine at least two months after people get the first dose.

FDA discusses J&J booster, vaccines for younger children

The FDA Advisory Committee meeting discusses emergency use authorization for booster doses and COVID vaccines for younger children.

FDA advisers vote unanimously to recommend booster doses of J&J vaccine

Vaccine advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine at least two months after people get the first dose.

Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter, & Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Vote on boosters for Moderna, J&J vaccines comes this week

The advisory panel will vote on whether to recommend booster shots for Moderna on Thursday and for Johnson & Johnson on Friday after hearing from the companies, FDA scientists and the public.

Sharon LaFraniere, New York Times

Two dose version of Johnson & Johnson shot 94% effective against COVID-19, study finds

A two-dose version of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine provides 94% protection against symptomatic infection, the company said Tuesday -- making a two-dose regimen of J&J's Janssen vaccine comparable to a two-dose regimen of Moderna's or Pfizer's.

By Maggie Fox, CNN

Study: J&J booster shots spike antibodies against COVID

Those who received the J&J brand of the COVID-19 vaccine are waiting to learn if this version will be approved as a booster.

Johnson & Johnson booster shot prompts large increase in immune response, company says

Booster doses of Johnson & Johnson's one-shot coronavirus vaccine generated a big spike in antibodies, the frontline immune system defenses against infection, the company reported Wednesday.

By Maggie Fox, CNN

Wake researchers looking into second J&J shot

Research is looking for participant in a study, studying two doses of the J&J vaccine in patients. You must be unvaccinated, if you want to participate.

CDC advisers will meet Thursday to discuss need for coronavirus boosters and J&J vaccine safety

Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet Thursday to make recommendations on how to address new safety issues concerning the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine and to review preliminary data on whether Covid-19 vaccine boosters will be needed in the future -- especially for people with compromised immune systems.

By Jessica Firger, CNN

J&J recalls 5 sunscreens over cancer-causing ingredient

The products that have been recalled are Aveeno Protect + Refresh and four Neutrogena sunscreens.

J&J Covid-19 vaccine lasts at least 8 months, protects against Delta variant, studies find

The Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine provides immunity that lasts at least eight months, and it appears to provide adequate protection against the worrying Delta variant, the company said in a statement Thursday night.

By Maggie Fox, CNN

Risk of dying from Covid-19 40 times the risk of rare blood clot after receiving J&J vaccine

The risk of dying from Covid-19 is 40 times the risk of developing a rare blood clotting condition after getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a CNN analysis shows.

By Deidre McPhillips and Maggie Fox, CNN

J&J shot returns to vaccine rotation at UNC Health

Beginning Wednesday, UNC Health is putting the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine back into the rotation.

Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter

UNC Health picks up J&J vaccine again

UNC Health will add the J&J vaccine back to the mix on Wednesday.

Despite hesitation from some, local doctors say J&J vaccine is completely safe

Just this month, a dozen of people reported nausea, dizziness, and other reactions after receiving the J&J shot at PNC Arena.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Wake County to start administering J&J vaccine again

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses are being administered in Wake County on Thursday after the CDC's recommendation prompted a pause.

What women should know about the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration lifted the pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine on Friday. The agencies previously had decided to pause administration of the vaccine due to cases of an extremely rare blood clotting disorder found in six women between the ages of 18 and 49 who had gotten the shot.

By Katia Hetter, CNN