Despite hesitation from some, local doctors say J&J vaccine is completely safe

More than a dozen people reported adverse reactions after receiving the Johnson & Johnson shot at PNC Arena in Raleigh earlier this month. Those reactions were all mild.

WRAL's Julian Grace spoke with a woman who got really sick after the vaccine. And she is not buying the anxiety explanation.

The Centers for Disease Control study shows 3% of people had serious negative reaction to the shot. And some of the other reactions were mild, or due to fear.

So why are doctors so confidant in J&J?

Just this month, a dozen of people reported nausea, dizziness, and other reactions after receiving the J&J shot at PNC Arena. Lori Marks was in that number, she even went to the hospital.

“In hindsight it didn’t kill me," Marks said. "I’m okay, would I do it again? No.”

After pausing the vaccine, CDC says most of the side effects from J&J vaccine are non-serious.

There were 17 cases of a blood clot condition, but despite those findings, doctors say the risk is low and J&J remains safe.

"It is not surprising that people may be experiencing surprising levels of stress around the vaccine,” said Dr. Karen Chilton with WakeMed.

Despite people feeling hesitation, Chilton believes J&J is a good solution.

"The development of this vaccine and the rigor it has been tested has been extraordinary," Chilton said.

If you are getting the J&J vaccine and you're nervous, experts suggest talking with your doctor first.