A new formulation of the COMIRNATY booster "12 years of age and older, Ready
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COMIRNATY Original/Omicron BA.1 15/15 micrograms/per dose for dispersion
for injection, for 12 years of age and older, Ready to use (Original/Omicron BA.1
Cap and Package, Multi-dose vial)
PP-CMR-GLB-0188
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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Authorised for Emergency Use: Emergency uses of the vaccine have not been approved or licensed by FDA, but have been authorised by FDA, under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in individuals 5 years of age and older. The emergency uses are only authorised for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorisation of emergency use of the medical product under Section 564(b)(1) of the FD&C Act unless the declaration is terminated or authorisation revoked sooner.
Formulation |
12 years of age and older |
12 years of age and older |
5 through 11 years of age |
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Vial |
Multi-dose Vial |
Multi-dose Vial |
Multi-dose Vial |
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Vial Cap Color |
Purple |
Gray |
Orange |
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EUA Fact Sheet for Vaccination Providers |
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Dosage |
30 mcg |
Original 15 mcg and Omicron BA.4/BA.5 15 mcg |
10 mcg |
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Injection Volume per Dose |
0.3 mL |
0.3 mL |
0.2 mL |
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Dilution |
Dilution required |
NO DILUTION |
Dilution required |
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Amount of Diluent |
1.8 mL |
NO DILUTION |
1.3 mL |
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Doses per Vial |
6 doses per vial |
6 doses per vial |
10 doses per vial |
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Vial Size |
2 mL |
2 mL |
2 mL |
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Fill Volume per Vial |
0.45 mL |
2.25 mL |
1.3 mL |
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Storage Conditions |
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Ultra-Low-Temperature (ULT) Freezer (-90°C to -60°C) |
24 months (shelf life)† |
24 months (shelf life)‡ |
24 months (shelf life)‡ |
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Freezer Storage Time |
2 weeks |
DO NOT STORE |
DO NOT STORE |
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Refrigeration Storage Time |
1 month |
10 weeks |
10 weeks |
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Room Temperature |
2 hours prior to dilution |
12 hours prior to first puncture |
12 hours prior to first puncture |
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After First Puncture |
Discard after 6 hours |
Discard after 12 hours |
Discard after 12 hours |
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Package Size |
195 vials |
10 vials |
10 vials |
*Diluent: sterile 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Bacteriostatic saline or other diluents must NOT be used.
†Regardless of storage condition, vaccine should not be used past the 18-month expiry (6 months printed on the vial plus additional 12 months for the expiry dates December 2021 through March 2022. 9 months printed on the vial plus additional 9 months for the expiry dates June 2022 through December 2022).
‡Regardless of storage condition, vaccines should not be used after 18 months from the date of manufacture printed on the vial and cartons.
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 professional
The vaccine is not taken orally and is not available in a capsule or tablet form
Authentic vaccines, manufactured by Pfizer Inc., will include the Pfizer and BioNTech names on the label and are dispensed in a vial as follows:
For 5 through 11 years of age Dilute Before Use, Orange Cap, the vial label includes an orange border
Ensure the safety of the vaccine vials by limiting access to only authorised 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-authorised vaccination centers – such as doctor’s offices, authorised 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-authorised vaccination sites. Individual doses are not for sale
If you suspect the vaccine you have purchased may be counterfeit, contact us at https://www.pfizer.com/counterfeiting/frequently-asked-questions .
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