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COVID-19

mRNA / Recombinant

COVID-19 (mRNA)

Manufacturer

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna

Administration

Intramuscular (IM)

Site: Deltoid

Storage

Ultra-cold freezer or refrigerator (depending on brand/vial).

Schedule

Varies based on history and current formulation

Indications

  • Prevention of severe disease, hospitalization, and death from SARS-CoV-2.

Target Ages:

Everyone >= 6 months

Contraindications & Precautions

Contraindications

  • Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to PEG or previous dose

Precautions

  • History of myocarditis/pericarditis after a previous mRNA dose.

Side Effects

Common (Expected)

Injection site painFatigueHeadacheMyalgiaChillsFever

Rare Adverse Events

  • Myocarditis/Pericarditis (primarily in young males)
  • Anaphylaxis

Clinical Information

Effectiveness

Highly effective at preventing severe disease and hospitalization.

Patient Counseling

  • Side effects are a sign of the immune system working.
  • Seek care for chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations within a week of vaccination.