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Federal health agencies have recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine due to reports of rare blood clots in six women. The FDA and CDC are reviewing these cases. Additionally, a warning has been issued about certain ground turkey products from Plainville brands due to salmonella concerns, with 28 related illnesses reported across 12 states. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for affected products. Special thanks to Kaiser Health News for providing today's health headlines.

Why did federal health agencies recommend a pause in the use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine?

• Due to manufacturing defects

• Due to reports of rare blood clots in some recipients

• Because of a new variant of the virus

• Because of a shortage of vaccine doses

What age group was affected by the rare blood clots after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine?

• Over 65 years old

• Under 18 years old

• 50 to 65 years old

• 18 to 48 years old

Which brands of ground turkey were warned against due to salmonella concerns?

• Nature's Promise, Wegmans, and Plainville Farms

• Butterball, Jennie-O, and Foster Farms

• Perdue, Tyson, and Hillshire Farm

• Oscar Mayer, Hormel, and Smithfield

What is the time frame during which the affected ground turkey products were made?

• January 1st to 15th, 2021

• February 1st to 14th, 2021

• December 18th to 29th, 2020

• November 1st to 15th, 2020

How many states were involved in the CDC's investigation of salmonella-related illnesses?

• 8 states

• 5 states

• 12 states

• 20 states