Supply of COVID-19 vaccines in Tennessee has surpassed demand in the state, state health officials said Tuesday.
The information was announced in a news release regarding new federal guidance on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Doses of that vaccine were halted Tuesday after six American women developed a rare blood-clotting disease after they received the shot.
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) said it would pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. But officials said the move would not likely hurt vaccination efforts here.
“Our vaccine supply continues to surpass demand and we do not anticipate this shift will impact our efforts to vaccinate as many Tennesseans as possible,” reads a news release from the TDH.
State officials are working with vaccine providers across the state that may have the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in supply and ensuring those who want a shot here have access to those made by Pfizer or Moderna.
Anyone looking for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment can visit covid19.tn.gov or vaccinefinder.org to schedule an appointment.
