Vaccines:
Indications for: COMIRNATY
Active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals ≥12yrs of age.
Adults and Children:
<12yrs: not established. Give by IM inj only. ≥12yrs: 0.3mL given as a 2-dose series 3 weeks apart.
COMIRNATY Warnings/Precautions:
Have epinephrine inj available. Increased risks of myocarditis and pericarditis (esp. within 7 days after the second dose); higher risk among males <40yrs of age, and highest among males 12–17yrs of age. Syncope. Immunocompromised. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
COMIRNATY Classification:
COVID-19 vaccine.
COMIRNATY Interactions:
Immunosuppressants: may get suboptimal response.
Adverse Reactions:
Inj site reactions (eg, pain, swelling, redness), fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Multiple-dose vials—25, 195 (w. diluent; shipped separately)
