While Fauci said he “very seriously” doubts the vaccine will be permanently withdrawn, he predicted it will come back with “some sort of warning or restriction or risk assessment.” “I don't think it's just going to go back and say, ‘Okay, everything's fine. Go right back,’” Fauci said, predicting that the shot will be used carefully under “certain circumstances.”Crucial Quote“My estimate is that we will continue to use it in some form,” said Fauci. Nearly seven million doses of the J&J vaccine—one of three in distribution—have been administered in the U.S. Some health officials have expressed concern that the pause could increase vaccine hesitancy, hindering the country’s vaccine rollout. Further Reading“Covid-19 Weekly Roundup: What Happened With The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine?” (Forbes)“Trust In Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Plummets After CDC ‘Pause,’ Poll Finds” (Forbes)Full coverage and live updates on the Coronavirus

Source: Forbes April 18, 2021 14:26 UTC