It contains a molecule called mRNA which has instructions for making the spike protein. The vaccines should be used according to official recommendations issued at national level by public health bodies.įor more information about using Comirnaty or its adapted vaccines, see the package leaflet or consult a healthcare professional.Ĭomirnaty works by preparing the body to defend itself against COVID-19. The injections can be given in the muscles of the upper arm or thigh.Ī booster dose of Comirnaty 30 micrograms per dose may be given to people aged 12 years and older at least 3 months after primary vaccination with a COVID-19 vaccine.Ī booster dose of Comirnaty 10 micrograms per dose may be given to children from 5 to 11 years of age at least 6 months after the primary vaccination course.Ī booster dose of Comirnaty Original/Omicron BA.1 or Comirnaty Original/Omicron BA.4-5 (30 micrograms per dose) may be given to people aged 12 years and older at least 3 months after primary vaccination or a booster dose with a COVID-19 vaccine.Ī booster dose of Comirnaty Original/Omicron BA.4-5 (10 micrograms per dose) may be given to people aged from 5 years to 11 years after primary vaccination or a booster dose with a COVID-19 vaccine. In children from 6 months to 4 years of age, Comirnaty is given as three doses of 3 micrograms each the first two doses are given three weeks apart, followed by a third dose given at least 8 weeks after the second dose. Adults and adolescents from the age of 12 are given 30 micrograms per dose children aged 5 to 11 years are given 10 micrograms per dose.Īn additional dose of Comirnaty may be given to people aged 5 years and older with a severely weakened immune system, at least 28 days after their second dose. In adults and children from 5 years of age, Comirnaty is given as two injections, usually into the muscle of the upper arm, 3 weeks apart.

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