 Last week was a chaotic one for vaccine news. The FDA and CDC paused the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after reports that six people experienced blood clots in the United States. Senior reporter Catherine Pearson broke down why officials made the call to pause (it isn’t exactly what you’d think) and what you should know if you’ve already received that shot.
Here’s my take: Remember that these vaccines are life-saving tools for the vast majority of people. Tweets and headlines don’t always tell the full story. Get a COVID-19 shot when you can! It’s the sure path out of this mess.
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You Oughta Know  The J&J news got a lot of people thinking about the signs of a blood clot (remember that a *very small* number of people had this side effect). If you’re curious about how to spot the issue, no matter what the cause, we broke down the most common symptoms and what to do if you’re experiencing them.
A Minute And Change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from sleep researcher Kate Kaplan on how you can have more energy in the morning:
Shower with cool water. It’s the cold that we think is key. There have been some trials showing that our levels of alertness are tied to different temperature parameters.
Crushing On This 'Gram 
Before You Go... Read this piece from reporter Colleen Travers on the best workouts to do if you are recovering from COVID-19. There’s excellent advice for long-haulers and for those who just got over an infection.
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