PHILADELPHIA - Some Montgomery County officials got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine just days after its shots were given the green light to resume.
They wanted to make it clear that the vaccine is safe.Walk-ups and appointments were accepted at St. John's Church in Norristown.
Some county leaders say they wanted to show up and get the shot to prove they trust the science that says it’s safe and effective."I was hesitant myself so I just bit the bullet," Beth Gladue said.Gladue says the convenience of walking just a few blocks to get the Johnson& Johnson shot outweighed fear.Wednesday marked the first day Montgomery county-run vaccine sites started using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine again after the FDA paused its use to do safety monitoring..