Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a medical facility. It is given as a shot into one of your muscles.

Primary series (for vaccines supplied in vials with maroon caps): This vaccine is usually given in 3 doses. The first 2 doses are given at least 3 weeks apart followed by a third dose given at least 8 weeks after the second dose. It is usually given to patients 6 months to 4 years of age. Tell your doctor if your child will turn from 4 years to 5 years of age between any doses in the primary series.

Primary series (for vaccines supplied in vials with orange caps): This vaccine is usually given in 2 doses at least 3 weeks apart. Patients who have a weak immune system may receive a third dose at least 28 days after the first 2 doses. It is usually given to patients 5 to 11 years of age.

Primary series (for vaccines supplied in vials with gray or purple caps): This vaccine is usually given in 2 doses at least 3 weeks apart.

First booster dose (for vaccines supplied in vials with gray, purple, or orange caps): You may be given a first booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months after your primary series with this vaccine. It is usually given to patients 5 years of age and older. A first booster dose of this vaccine may also be given to patients 18 years of age and older who have received primary vaccination with another authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine (eg, Janssen COVID-19 vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine).

Second booster dose (for vaccines supplied in vials with gray or purple caps): You may be given a second booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after your first booster dose with any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. It is usually given to patients 12 years of age and older who have a weak immune system and to patients 50 years of age and older.

This vaccine comes with a Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers. Read and follow the information in the Fact Sheet carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.