Comirnaty 2024-2025
(SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine, mRNA-BNT162b2 OMICRON (KP.2))Comirnaty 2024-2025 Prescribing Information
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 12 years of age and older.
For intramuscular injection only.
Preparation for Administration
COMIRNATY Single Dose Glass Prefilled Syringes
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- Verify that the glass prefilled syringe states 2024-2025 Formula.
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- If glass prefilled syringe has been frozen, discard.
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- Do not shake.
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- Remove tip cap by slowly turning the cap counterclockwise while holding the Luer lock and attach a sterile needle. Use immediately. If COMIRNATY cannot be used immediately, it must be used within 4 hours.
COMIRNATY Single Dose Vials
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- Verify that the vial states 2024-2025 Formula.
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- If vial is frozen, thaw vial in the refrigerator [2ºC to 8ºC (35ºF to 46ºF) for up to 2 hours] or at room temperature [up to 25ºC (77ºF) for 30 minutes] [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)].
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- Prior to use, mix by inverting vial gently 10 times. Do not shake.
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- Withdraw a single 0.3 mL dose using a sterile needle and syringe.
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- Discard vial and any excess volume.
Administration Information
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. The vaccine will be a white to off-white suspension. Do not administer if vaccine is discolored or contains particulate matter.
Administer the 0.3 mL dose intramuscularly immediately after preparation. For the prefilled syringe, administer the entire volume to deliver a single 0.3 mL dose.
Vaccination Schedule
COMIRNATY is administered as a single dose for individuals 12 years of age and older.
For individuals previously vaccinated with any COVID-19 vaccine, administer the dose of COMIRNATY at least 2 months after the last dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
COMIRNATY is a suspension for injection. A single dose is 0.3 mL.
Pregnancy
Risk Summary
All pregnancies have a risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the US general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Available data on COMIRNATY administered to pregnant women are insufficient to inform vaccine-associated risks in pregnancy.
A developmental toxicity study has been performed in female rats administered the equivalent of a single human dose of COMIRNATY [encoding the viral spike (S) glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan-Hu-1 strain (Original)] on 4 occasions, twice prior to mating and twice during gestation. These studies revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to the vaccine (see Animal Data).
Clinical Considerations
Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk
Pregnant individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 compared with non-pregnant individuals.
Data
Animal Data
In a developmental toxicity study, 0.06 mL of a vaccine formulation containing the same quantity of nucleoside-modified messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) (30 mcg) and other ingredients included in a single human dose of COMIRNATY [encoding the viral spike (S) glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan-Hu-1 strain (Original)] was administered to female rats by the intramuscular route on 4 occasions: 21 and 14 days prior to mating, and on gestation days 9 and 20. No vaccine-related adverse effects on female fertility, fetal development, or postnatal development were reported in the study.
Lactation
Risk Summary
It is not known whether COMIRNATY is excreted in human milk. Data are not available to assess the effects of COMIRNATY on the breastfed infant or on milk production/excretion. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for COMIRNATY and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from COMIRNATY or from the underlying maternal condition. For preventive vaccines, the underlying maternal condition is susceptibility to disease prevented by the vaccine.
Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness of COMIRNATY in individuals 12 through 17 years of age is based on safety and effectiveness data in this age group and in adults [see Adverse Reactions (6) and Clinical Studies (14.1)].
The safety and effectiveness of COMIRNATY in individuals younger than 12 years of age have not been established. Evidence from clinical studies in individuals 6 months through 4 years of age strongly suggests that a single dose of COMIRNATY would be ineffective in individuals younger than 6 months of age.
Geriatric Use
Of the total number of COMIRNATY recipients in Study 2 as of March 13, 2021 (N = 22,026), 20.7% (n = 4,552) were 65 years of age and older and 4.2% (n = 925) were 75 years of age and older [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. In Study 4, of 5081 recipients who received COMIRNATY as the first booster dose, 23.1% (n = 1175) were 65 years of age and older and 5.2% (n = 265) were 75 years of age and older. In Study 5, of 726 recipients who received Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent as the second booster dose, 21.9% (n = 159) were 65 years of age and older and 4.8% (n = 35) were 75 years of age and older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these recipients and younger recipients.
Immunocompromised Individuals
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published considerations related to COVID-19 vaccination for individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised .
Do not administer COMIRNATY to individuals with known history of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of COMIRNATY [see Description (11)] or to individuals who had a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) following a previous dose of a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Management of Acute Allergic Reactions
Appropriate medical treatment must be immediately available to manage potential anaphylactic reactions following administration of COMIRNATY.
Myocarditis and Pericarditis
Postmarketing data with authorized or approved mRNA COVID-19 vaccines demonstrate increased risks of myocarditis and pericarditis, particularly within the first week following vaccination. For COMIRNATY, the observed risk is highest in males 12 through 17 years of age. Although some cases required intensive care support, available data from short-term follow-up suggest that most individuals have had resolution of symptoms with conservative management. Information is not yet available about potential long-term sequelae.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published considerations related to myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccination, including for vaccination of individuals with a history of myocarditis or pericarditis .
Syncope
Syncope (fainting) may occur in association with administration of injectable vaccines, including COMIRNATY. Procedures should be in place to avoid injury from fainting.
Altered Immunocompetence
Immunocompromised persons, including individuals receiving immunosuppressant therapy, may have a diminished immune response to COMIRNATY [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
Limitation of Effectiveness
COMIRNATY may not protect all vaccine recipients.