FDA's call to pause Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine 'strong argument for safety,' Fauci says

The FDA and CDC’s call to pause Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is a "strong argument for safety," Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House’s chief medical officer, said during a press briefing Tuesday. Fauci said the agencies raising the red flag on the one-dose vaccine after six cases of a rare, severe blood clot were reported among the 6.8 million recipients was a "testament" to how seriously officials are considering patient safety.

When asked if the agency acted too quickly to call for a pause, Fauci said the agency is "internationally known for their capability for making sure we have the safest products out there," which is why they acted out of "an abundance of caution."