Pfizer Maroon Cap and Label Discrepancy
June 23, 2022
On June 17, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in children 6 months through 4 years of age to provide a 3- dose series. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for use in children 6 months through 4 years of age is supplied in multiple dose vials with maroon caps and labels with a maroon border. After dilution each multiple dose vial contains ten doses of 0.2 mL each.
You may notice a discrepancy between the vial and carton labels.
The vial labels may state “Age 2y to < 5y” or “Age 6m to < 5y” and carton labels may state “For age 2 years to < 5 years” or “For age 6 months to < 5 years”.
Vials with EITHER printed age range CAN be used for individuals 6 months through 4 years of age.
For complete information about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine authorized for use in children 6 months through 4 years of age supplied in multiple dose vials with maroon caps and labels with a maroon border and the most recent Fact Sheet, please see https://www.cvdvaccine.com.
For additional questions, contact the Maine Immunization Program at (207) 287-3746 or email: ImmunizeME.DHHS@maine.gov.
Resources:
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Presentations
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Presentations
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
At-A-Glance COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules
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