A new formulation of COMIRNATY “12 years of age and older, Ready to use (monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5 Grey Cap and Package, Single-dose or Multi-dose vial)” was approved on 31/08/23 with procedure II/0183.

A new formulation of COMIRNATY “5 to 11 years of age, Ready to use (monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5 Blue Cap and Package, Multi-dose vial)” was approved on  31/08/23 with procedure II/0183.

A new formulation of COMIRNATY “6 months to 4 years of age, Dilute to use (monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5 Maroon Cap and Package, Multi-dose vial)” was approved on  31/08/23  with procedure II/0183.

COMIRNATY Omicron XBB.1.5 (30 micrograms)/dose for dispersion for injection, for 12 years of age and older, Ready to use (Omicron XBB.1.5 Grey Cap and Package, Single-dose of Multi-dose vial)

COMIRNATY Omicron XBB.1.5 (5/5 micrograms)/dose for dispersion for injection, for 5 to 11 years of age, Ready to use (Omicron XBB.1.5 Blue Cap and Package, Multi-dose vial)

COMIRNATY Omicron XBB.1.5 (3 micrograms)/dose for dispersion for injection, for 6 months to 4 years of age, Dilute to use (Omicron XBB.1.5 Maroon Cap and Package, Multi-dose vial)

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A Marketing Authorisation (MA) has been granted in the EU:

  • for the product COMIRNATY LP.8.1 COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified) for active immunisation to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2, in infants and children aged 6 months to 11 years (10 micrograms/dose), and individuals 12 years of age and older (30 micrograms/dose)
  • for the product COMIRNATY KP.2 COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified) for active immunisation to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2, in infants and children aged 6 months to 11 years (10 micrograms/dose), and individuals 12 years of age and older (30 micrograms/dose)
  • for the product COMIRNATY JN.1 COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified) for active immunisation to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2, in infants and children aged 6 months to 11 years (10 micrograms/dose), and individuals 12 years of age and older (30 micrograms/dose) 


Detailed information on this medicine is available on the EMA website 

SmPC Update: Variation EMA/VR/0000320534, effective 26/05/2026

Vaccine Formulations GuideRefer to the information outlined below and continue to scroll to understand the differences across age groups and available formulations

Formulation  and  Name of the Medicinal Product

12 years of age and older, Ready to use

6 months to 11 years old, Ready to use

Vial Cap Color & Formulations


LP.8.1

LP.8.1

Dosage

LP.8.1: 30 mcg of mRNA encoding LP.8.1
 

LP.8.1: 10 mcg of mRNA encoding LP.8.1
 

Injection Volume per Dose

0.3 mL

0.3 mL

Dilution

NO DILUTION

NO DILUTION

Amount of Diluent Needed per Vial*

NO DILUTION

NO DILUTION

Doses per Vial

6 doses per vial 

Single dose vial contains 1 dose OR Multi-dose vial contains 6 doses  

Fill Volume per Vial

2.25 mL for multi-dose vial

2.25 mL for multi-dose vial

Ultra-Low-Temperature (ULT) Freezer​​​​(-90 °C to -60 °C)

LP.8.1: 18 months of (shelf-life)
 

LP.8.1: 18 months of (shelf-life)
 

Freezer Storage Time(-25 °C to -15 °C)

DO NOT STORE

DO NOT STORE

Refrigeration Storage Time(2 °C to 8 °C)

10 weeks

10 weeks

Room Temperature(8 °C to 30 °C)

12 hours prior to first puncture (including any thaw time)

12 hours prior to first puncture (including any thaw time)

After First Puncture(2 °C to 30 °C)

Discard after 12 hours

Discard after 12 hours

Ensuring the Authenticity of COMIRNATY 
  • Pfizer is committed to patient safety and ensuring that people have accurate information about COMIRNATY, including how it is accessed and administered. We are actively monitoring for fraudulent offers of illegitimate COMIRNATY to protect patients from products that might be dangerous and lead to serious and life-threatening harm
    o COMIRNATY is only administered intramuscularly by government-authorised healthcare professionals
    o COMIRNATY is not taken orally and is not available in a capsule or tablet form
  • Authentic COMIRNATY, manufactured by Pfizer or BioNTech, will include the COMIRNATY name on the label and is dispensed in a vial as follows:
    o    with a grey cap and border for 12 years of age and older, Ready to use, LP.8.1
    o    with a grey cap and border for 12 years of age and older, Ready to use, KP.2
    o    with a grey cap and border for 12 years of age and older, Ready to use, JN.1
    o    with a blue cap and border for 6 months to 11 years old, Ready to use, LP.8.1
    o    with a blue cap and border for 6 months to 11 years old, Ready to use, KP.2
    o    with a blue cap and border for 6 months to 11 years old, Ready to use, JN.1
     
  • COMIRNATY is not available for private purchase. COMIRNATY is NOT sold online. Any sales of COMIRNATY over the internet, including from online pharmacies, are not legitimate
    o The authenticity of products acquired outside of the legitimate supply chain cannot be verified by Pfizer

If you suspect COMIRNATY COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified) you have purchased may be counterfeit, contact Customer Service at +372 666 7500

For more information ​​​​​​​

Contact: +372 666 7500

Marketing Authorisation
Holder: BioNTech
Manufacturing GmbH
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COMIRNATY COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified), which is based on BioNTech proprietary mRNA technology, was developed by both BioNTech and Pfizer.

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SmPC Updates

Updated posology

Updates to Summary of Product Characteristics include the following:

- Deletion of COMIRNATY 3mcg formulation from SmPC.
- New posology for infants 6 months to 4 years of age.

For details, please refer to Summary of Product Characteristics for each formulation. 

Current inventory of COMIRNATY 3mcg can continue to be used until the expiry date on the carton and vial. SmPC and Package Leaflet for the 3mcg formulation can be accessed here:

SmPC: 6 months to 4 years old, Dilute to use, LP.8.1 3 mcg/dose, Yellow Cap

Package Leaflet: 6 months to 4 years old, Dilute to use, LP.8.1 3 mcg/dose, Yellow Cap