Pfizer Maroon Cap and Label Discrepancy - BABY VAX
Posted on June 24, 2022
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