The Janssen vaccine gets South Carolina’s OK

South Carolina is one of 30-plus states that give a thumbs up to the lifting of the pause on the Janssen (commonly called the Johnson & Johnson) vaccine.  In South Carolina Friday, DHEC said it “encourages all South Carolinians who have not yet received their vaccination to get their Janssen, Moderna of Pfizer shots as soon as possible.  Getting your COVID-19 vaccine,” says the state health agency, “has never been easier.”  And it added:  “COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and they are helping save lives….”