COVID-19 (12y+) vaccine Spikevax 2023-2024

Generic name: COVID-19 (12y+) Vaccine Spikevax (2023-2024)
Brand names: Spikevax (2023-2024) PF (cvx 312)
Dosage form: intramuscular suspension (preservative-free 50 mcg/0.5 mL)
Drug class: Viral vaccines

Usage of COVID-19 (12y+) vaccine Spikevax 2023-2024

COVID-19 is a serious disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). COVID-19 is spread from person to person through the air.

COVID-19 can affect your lungs or other organs. Symptoms may be mild or serious and include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, tiredness, body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, runny or stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

The COVID-19 vaccine is used to help prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Spikevax vaccine for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in people 12 years of age and older.

COVID-19 vaccine does not contain coronavirus and cannot give you COVID-19. This vaccine will not treat an active COVID-19 infection.

Like any vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine may not provide protection in every person.

COVID-19 (12y+) vaccine Spikevax 2023-2024 side effects

Get emergency medical help if your child has signs of an allergic reaction: hives, rash, dizziness, weakness, fast heartbeats, difficult breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

The vaccination provider may want to watch you for a short time after the shot, to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction or faint. You will be treated quickly if there is a reaction right after receiving the vaccine.

You should not receive this vaccine if the first shot of COVID-19 vaccine caused an allergic reaction. The doctor or vaccination provider will determine if you can safely receive this vaccine.

Not all possible side effects are known. Becoming infected with COVID-19 is much more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine.

Some people receiving this vaccine had inflammation of the heart muscle or the lining around the heart days after receiving this vaccine, but the risk of this side effect is very low. Seek medical attention right away if you have:

  • chest pain;
  • breathing problems; or
  • fast or pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest.

    • Common side effects of COVID-19 (12y+) vaccine Spikevax may include:

  • fever, chills, swollen glands;
  • pain, redness or swelling where the shot was given;
  • nausea, vomiting, not feeling well;
  • feeling tired; or
  • headache, muscle pain, joint pain.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report vaccine side effects to the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-822-7967.

    You may also use a smartphone-based program called V-safe to communicate with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about any health problems your child has after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine: www.cdc.gov/vsafe.

    Before taking COVID-19 (12y+) vaccine Spikevax 2023-2024

    You should not receive this vaccine if you've ever had a severe allergic reaction to Spikevax or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

    If you are infected with COVID-19, are waiting for testing results, or are exposed to someone infected with COVID-19: You may not be able to receive this vaccine until you have no symptoms and/or your required quarantine period has ended. Receiving this vaccine will not make you less contagious to other people if you are infected with COVID-19 but you have no symptoms.

    Ask your doctor if you are unsure about any COVID-19 treatments you received.

    Tell your vaccination provider if you:

  • have any allergies;
  • have had inflammation in or around your heart (myocarditis or pericarditis);
  • have a fever;
  • have bleeding problems or taking a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven);
  • have a weak immune system caused by disease or by using certain medicines;
  • are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding;
  • have received any other COVID-19 vaccine or if you are scheduled to receive a vaccine; or
  • have fainted after receiving an injection.

    • If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of this vaccine on the baby.

    Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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    How to use COVID-19 (12y+) vaccine Spikevax 2023-2024

    Usual Adult Dose for COVID-19:

    12 years and older:Dark blue cap/label multidose vial (50 mcg/0.5 mL): 0.5 mL IM once, administered at least 2 months after the last dose of vaccineComments:-This drug is not approved by the US FDA to prevent COVID-19. The US FDA has issued a BLA for the use of this drug to prevent COVID-19.-For additional information: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-legal-regulatory-and-policy-framework/emergency-use-authorizationUse: For active immunization to prevent SARS-CoV-2, including the COVID-19 Omicron (XBB.1.5) virus strain variant

    Usual Pediatric Dose for COVID-19:

    For investigational use only12 years and older:Dark blue cap/label multidose vial (50 mcg/0.5 mL): 0.5 mL IM once, administered at least 2 months after the last dose of vaccine.Comments:-This drug is not approved by the US FDA to prevent COVID-19. The US FDA has issued an EUA for the use of this drug to prevent COVID-19.-For additional information: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-legal-regulatory-and-policy-framework/emergency-use-authorizationUse: For active immunization to prevent SARS-CoV-2, including the COVID-19 Omicron (XBB.1.5) virus strain variant

    Warnings

    Becoming infected with COVID-19 is much more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine.

    What other drugs will affect COVID-19 (12y+) vaccine Spikevax 2023-2024

    Before receiving this vaccine, tell your vaccination provider about all other vaccines you have received. Other drugs may affect this vaccine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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