FEMA's mobile vaccine units in Nevada switching to Pfizer after Janssen suspension

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KRNV) — FEMA's mobile vaccine units will switch to Pfizer vaccines after temporary halting the use of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson).

Pfizer is administered in two doses that are spread out by three weeks per dose.

The change is due to the CDC's and FDA's recommendation that the United States pause using the Janssen vaccine due to some rare cases of blood clotting.

The mobile units will continue to provide vaccines via walk-up registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Nevadans 16 and older are eligible through these MVUs.

Upcoming vaccine events across northern Nevada:

• Gerlach - 4/14
• Lovelock - 4/16
• Winnemucca - 4/18
• Battle Mountain - 4/21
• Carlin - 4/23
• Duck Valley Reservation - 4/25
• Austin - 4/25
• Fallon - 4/27
• Wells - 4/27
• Jackpot - 4/29
• West Wendover - 5/1

More information on the schedules can be found here.