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AUTHORIZED FOR EMERGENCY USE²

The emergency use of the product has not been approved or licensed by FDA, but has been authorized by FDA, under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for use in individuals 12 years of age and older; and the emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of the medical product under Section 564(b)(1) of the FD&C Act unless the declaration is terminated or authorization revoked sooner. ²

*The licensed COMIRNATY^® vaccine has the same formulation as the authorized vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and the products can be used interchangeably to provide the vaccination series without presenting any safety or effectiveness concerns. The products are legally distinct, with certain differences that do not impact safety or effectiveness.

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, also known as COMIRNATY^® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA), Resources*

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FDA Emergency Use Authorization Letter

Updated as of
6/28/2021

How to Prepare and Administer the Vaccine Poster

Updated as of
6/10/2021

Checklist for Storage, Handling, and Preparation

Updated as of
5/19/2021

25-pack Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Shipping and Handling Guidelines

Updated as of
5/21/2021

195-pack Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Shipping and Handling Guidelines

Updated as of
5/20/2021

Low Dead-Volume (LDV) Syringes and/or Needles Information Sheet

Updated as of
5/20/2021

Pocket Guide for Preparation and Administration

Adverse Event Reporting

Report an Adverse Event to VAERS^*

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Report an Adverse Event to Pfizer

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Information About COVID-19 From the CDC^*

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Important Safety Information

Indication & Authorized Use

Important Safety Information
- Known history of a severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) to any component of COMIRNATY^® is a contraindication.
- Appropriate medical treatment used to manage immediate allergic reactions must be immediately available in the event an acute anaphylactic reaction occurs following administration of the vaccine.
  
  Monitor vaccine recipients for the occurrence of immediate adverse reactions according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/managing-anaphylaxis.html).
- Postmarketing data demonstrate increased risks of myocarditis and pericarditis, particularly within 7 days following the second dose.
- Syncope (fainting) may occur in association with administration of injectable vaccines, including this vaccine. Procedures should be in place to avoid injury from fainting.
- Immunocompromised persons, including individuals receiving immunosuppressant therapy, may have a diminished immune response to the vaccine.
- The vaccine may not protect all vaccine recipients.
- In clinical studies of participants 16 through 55 years of age, the most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥10%) were pain at the injection site (88.6%), fatigue (70.1%), headache (64.9%), muscle pain (45.5%), chills (41.5%), joint pain (27.5%), fever (17.8%), and injection site swelling (10.6%).
- In clinical studies of participants 56 years of age and older, the most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥10%) were pain at the injection site (78.2%), fatigue (56.9%), headache (45.9%), muscle pain (32.5%), chills (24.8%), joint pain (21.5%), injection site swelling (11.8%), fever (11.5%), and injection site redness (10.4%).
- In a clinical study evaluating administration of a booster dose in participants 18 through 55 years of age, the most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥10%) following the dose were pain at the injection site (83.0%), fatigue (63.7%), headache (48.4%), muscle pain (39.1%), chills (29.1%), and joint pain (25.3%).
- In a clinical study of adolescents 12 through 15 years of age, the most commonly reported adverse reactions included pain at the injection site (90.5%), fatigue (77.5%), headache (75.5%), chills (49.2%), muscle pain (42.2%), fever (24.3%), joint pain (20.2%), injection site swelling (9.2%), injection site redness (8.6%), lymphadenopathy (0.8%), and nausea (0.4%).
- Before administration of the vaccine, please see full Prescribing Information (16+ years of age), EUA Fact Sheet for Vaccination Providers (12+ years of age), and Recipients and Caregivers Fact Sheet (12+ years of age).
- Patients should always ask their healthcare providers for medical advice about adverse events. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of vaccines to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Visit https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html or call 1-800-822-7967.
Indication & Authorized Use

The FDA-approved COMIRNATY^® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) and the EUA-authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine have the same formulation and can be used interchangeably to provide the COVID-19 vaccination series.

Indication

COMIRNATY^® is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 16 years of age and older.

Authorized Use

COMIRNATY^® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) is also authorized for emergency use to provide:
- a two-dose primary series in individuals 12 through 15 years
- a third primary series dose in individuals 12 years of age and older who have been determined to have certain kinds of immunocompromise
- a single booster dose in individuals:
  
  65 years of age and older
  
  18 through 64 years of age at high risk of severe COVID-19
  
  18 through 64 years of age whose frequent institutional or occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 puts them at high risk of serious complications of COVID-19 including severe COVID-19
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from FDA to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 12 years of age and older to provide:
- a two-dose primary series in individuals 12 years of age and older
- a third primary series dose in individuals 12 years of age and older who have been determined to have certain kinds of immunocompromise
- a single booster dose in individuals:
  
  65 years of age and older
  
  18 through 64 years of age at high risk of severe COVID-19
  
  18 through 64 years of age at risk of serious complications of COVID-19 in the setting of frequent institutional or occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 puts them at high risk of serious complications of COVID-19 including severe COVID-19

Ensuring the Authenticity of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and Registered Trademark Name COMIRNATY^®

Pfizer is committed to patient safety and ensuring that people have accurate information about the vaccine, including how it is accessed and administered. We are actively monitoring for fraudulent offers of illegitimate vaccines to protect patients from products that might be dangerous and lead to serious and life-threatening harm
- The vaccine is only administered intramuscularly by a healthcare professional¹
- The vaccine is not taken orally and is not available in a capsule or tablet form¹
Authentic vaccines, manufactured by Pfizer Inc., will include the Pfizer and BioNTech names on the label and are dispensed in a vial with a purple cap. Two versions of the vial label are in current circulation - with or without a purple border³
Ensure the safety of the vaccine vials by limiting access to only authorized personnel. The location they are stored in must be secure and locked when not in use. To prevent counterfeits, discard vaccine vials in sharps containers and empty vial cartons as medical waste or deface or safely crush all materials so they cannot be reused. Remember, the vaccines are only available through government-authorized vaccination centers – such as doctor’s offices, authorized pharmacies, outpatient clinics, community vaccination locations, and hospitals. The vaccine can only be administered by licensed healthcare professionals, or other individuals that are approved vaccinators, at government-authorized vaccination sites. Individual doses are not for sale^4,5

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, also known as COMIRNATY® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA), Resources*

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Adverse Event Reporting

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Ensuring the Authenticity of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and Registered Trademark Name COMIRNATY®

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, also known as COMIRNATY^® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA), Resources*

Ensuring the Authenticity of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and Registered Trademark Name COMIRNATY^®