Misleading: Comparing J&J Blood Clot Rates to Birth Control Risks

Shortly after news spread that the U.S. had paused distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine because of reported blood clots, many social media users began comparing these findings to the risks of blood clots related to hormonal birth control methods. The comparison seemed to highlight the abundance of caution being taken regarding vaccine side effects, as users claimed that the risk of birth control side effects are significantly higher than vaccine side effects.