Which updated COVID-19 vaccines are available?
The FDA has approved and authorized for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 formula) to provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by circulating variants.
Specifically, FDA has authorized the following for emergency use:
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) for individuals 6 months through 11 years of age
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2024-2025 Formula) for individuals 12 years of age and older
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) for individuals 6 months through 11 years of age
The following COVID-19 vaccines are approved by FDA:
Comirnaty (2024-2025 Formula)
Spikevax (2024-2025 Formula)
Why should I get the updated COVID-19 vaccine?
Some viruses like the virus that causes COVID-19 can change over time. Vaccines that target those viruses may be updated to better protect against disease. An updated COVID-19 vaccine will help provide the best protection against COVID-19.
What are the ingredients of the updated COVID vaccines?
Ingredients in COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use are included in the Fact Sheets for Healthcare Providers and also the Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers under the question “What are the ingredients in this vaccine?”
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted Fact Sheets
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets
Ingredients in FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines are included in the Prescribing Information for healthcare providers and in the Information for Recipients and Caregivers for vaccine recipients under the question, “What are the ingredients in this vaccine?”
Comirnaty (COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA) – see the package insert
Spikevax (COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA) – see the package insert and patient package insert
Can I get the updated COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding?
The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for everyone ages 6 months and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or might become pregnant in the future. Individuals should speak with their health care provider if they have questions about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
