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Understanding COMIRNATY safety information
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COMIRNATY® is a vaccine to protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COMIRNATY is for people who are:
- 65 years of age and older, or
- 5 years through 64 years of age at high risk for severe COVID-19.
Learn more about underlying conditions and risk factors that put individuals at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID‑19 here.
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Side Effects & Safety
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Serious risks of COMIRNATY can include:
- Severe allergic reactions
- Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle)
- Pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart)
- Some people may faint after vaccination, and people with weakened immune systems may have a reduced immune response.
Common side effects of COMIRNATY can include:
- Pain, swelling, or redness where the shot is given
- Tiredness (fatigue)
- Headache
- Chills
- Muscle and/or joint pain
- Fever
Other side effects reported:
- Nausea
- Feeling unwell
- Swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy)
- Decreased appetite
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Febrile seizures (convulsions during a fever) in children 5 through 11 years of age
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The CDC, FDA, and other federal agencies rigorously monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and share information with the public as soon as it becomes available.
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These may not be all the possible side effects of COMIRNATY. Ask your healthcare provider about any side effects that concern you.
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What Should You Tell the Vaccination Provider Before You or Your Child Gets COMIRNATY?
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Tell your vaccination provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you or your child:
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- Have any allergies
- Had a severe allergic reaction after receiving a previous dose of any COVID-19 vaccine
- Have had myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) or pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart)
- Have a fever
- Have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner
- Are immunocompromised or are on a medicine that affects your immune system
- Are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
- Have received another COVID‑19 vaccine
- Have ever fainted in association with an injection
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Stay Informed About COVID‑19 and COMIRNATY
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