THREE VACCINE PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE
Three vaccine presentations are available with different preparation and storage guidelines.
As of 12/16/21, Ages 12 years and older, DO NOT DILUTE (Gray Cap) and 5 through 11 years, DILUTE BEFORE USE (Orange Cap) have extended expiry from 6 months to 9 months from the date of manufacture printed on the vial and cartons in an Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Freezer -90°C to -60°C (-130°F to -76°F).
Also Read: MODERNA FACT SHEET
Please see the table below, as well as the following resource for more information:
EXPIRY INFORMATION
Children ages 5 through 11 years old should only be vaccinated with the Ages 5 through 11 years (“Age 5y to <12y” on vial label) Dilute Before Use Orange Cap presentation. No other vaccine presentation should be used for children 5 through 11 years old because of the potential for vaccine administration errors, including dosing errors. For children who will turn 12 between their first and second dose, consult the EUA Fact Sheets for Vaccination Providers.
For questions, contact US Medical Information at 1-800-438-1985 or visit PfizerMedicalInformation.com.
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| Description | Dilute Before Use | Do Not Dilute | Dilute Before Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Group | 12 years and older | 12 years and older | 5 through 11 years (“Age 5y to <12y” on vial label) |
| Vial Cap Color | PURPLE | GRAY | ORANGE |
| Dose | 30 mcg | 30 mcg | 10 mcg |
| Dose Volume | 0.3 mL | 0.3 mL | 0.2 mL |
| Amount of Diluent Needed per Vial* | 1.8 mL | NO DILUTION | 1.3 mL |
| Doses per Vial | 6 doses per vial (after dilution) | 6 doses per vial | 10 doses per vial (after dilution) |
| Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Fact Sheet | Click here | Click here | Click here |
| Storage Conditions | |||
| Ultra-Low-Temperature (ULT) Freezer [-90°C to -60°C (-130°F to -76°F)] | 9 months† | 9 months‡ | 9 months‡ |
| Freezer [-25°C to -15°C (-13°F to 5°F)] | 2 weeks | DO NOT STORE | DO NOT STORE |
| Refrigerator [2°C to 8°C (35°F to 46°F)] | 1 month | 10 weeks | 10 weeks |
| Room Temperature [8°C to 25°C (46°F to 77°F)] | 2 hours prior to dilution (including any thaw time) | 12 hours prior to first puncture (including any thaw time) | 12 hours prior to dilution (including any thaw time) |
| After First Puncture [2°C to 25°C (35°F to 77°F)] | Discard after 6 hours | Discard after 12 hours | Discard after 12 hours |
*Diluent: sterile 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Bacteriostatic saline or other diluents must NOT be used.
†Regardless of storage condition, the vaccine should not be used past the 9-month expiry (6 months printed on the vial plus additional 3 months).
‡Regardless of storage condition, vaccines should not be used after 9 months from the date of manufacture printed on the vial and cartons.