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MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE- cx-024414 injection, suspension
Moderna US, Inc.
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PRIMARY SERIES PRESENTATION
6 months through 5 years of age |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to permit the emergency use of the unapproved product, Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 6 months of age and older.
This Fact Sheet pertains only to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a multiple-dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border (see image below) which is authorized for use to provide a two-dose primary series to individuals 6 months through 5 years of age. The vaccine is also authorized to provide a third primary series dose to individuals 6 months through 5 years of age who have been determined to have certain kinds of immunocompromise.1
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in multiple-dose vials with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border intended for use in individuals 6 months through 5 years of age should not be used in individuals 6 years of age and older because of the potential for vaccine administration errors, including dosing errors.2,3
Vaccination providers enrolled in the federal COVID-19 Vaccination Program must report all vaccine administration errors, all serious adverse events, cases of myocarditis, cases of pericarditis, cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS) in adults and children, and cases of COVID-19 that result in hospitalization or death following administration of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. See “MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE ADMINISTRATION UNDER EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION” for reporting requirements.
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is a suspension for intramuscular injection.
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a multiple-dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border is administered as a primary series of two doses (0.25 mL each) 1 month apart to individuals 6 months through 5 years of age.
A third primary series dose (0.25 mL) of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a multiple dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border is authorized for administration at least 1 month following the second dose to individuals 6 months through 5 years of age with certain kinds of immunocompromise.
See this Fact Sheet for instructions for preparation and administration. This Fact Sheet may have been updated. For the most recent Fact Sheet, please see www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua.
For information on clinical trials that are testing the use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for active immunization against COVID-19, please see www.clinicaltrials.gov.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, that appeared in late 2019. It is predominantly a respiratory illness that can affect other organs. People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may include: fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath; fatigue; muscle and body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
The information in this Fact Sheet supersedes the information on the vial and carton labels.
During storage, minimize exposure to room light, and avoid exposure to direct sunlight and ultraviolet light.
Frozen Storage
Store frozen between -50°C to -15°C (-58°F to 5°F).
Storage after Thawing
Do not refreeze once thawed.
Thawed vials can be handled in room light conditions.
Transportation of Thawed Vials at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)
If transport at -50°C to -15°C (-58°F to 5°F) is not feasible, available data support transportation of one or more thawed vials for up to 12 hours at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) when shipped using shipping containers which have been qualified to maintain 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) and under routine road and air transport conditions with shaking and vibration minimized. Once thawed and transported at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F), vials should not be refrozen and should be stored at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) until use.
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a multiple-dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border is administered as a primary series of two doses (0.25 mL each) 1 month apart to individuals 6 months through 5 years of age.
A third primary series dose (0.25 mL) of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a multiple-dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border is authorized for administration at least 1 month following the second dose to individuals 6 months through 5 years of age with certain kinds of immunocompromise.
Thawing Instructions for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Multiple-Dose Vials with Dark Blue Caps and Labels with a Magenta Border
Thaw in Refrigerator |
Thaw at Room Temperature |
Thaw between 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for 2 hours. Let each vial stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before administering. |
Alternatively, thaw between 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) for 45 minutes. |
Do not administer the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to individuals with a known history of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (see Full EUA Prescribing Information).
Management of Acute Allergic Reactions
Appropriate medical treatment to manage immediate allergic reactions must be immediately available in the event an acute anaphylactic reaction occurs following administration of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Monitor Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine recipients for the occurrence of immediate adverse reactions according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/managing-anaphylaxis.html).
Myocarditis and Pericarditis
Postmarketing data demonstrate increased risks of myocarditis and pericarditis, particularly within 7 days following the second dose. The observed risk is highest in males 18 through 24 years of age. Although some cases required intensive care support, available data from short-term follow-up suggest that most individuals have had resolution of symptoms with conservative management. Information is not yet available about potential long-term sequelae. The CDC has published considerations related to myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccination, including for vaccination of individuals with a history of myocarditis or pericarditis (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/myocarditis.html).
Syncope
Syncope (fainting) may occur in association with administration of injectable vaccines. Procedures should be in place to avoid injury from fainting.
Altered Immunocompetence
Immunocompromised persons, including individuals receiving immunosuppressant therapy, may have a diminished immune response to the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Limitations of Vaccine Effectiveness
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may not protect all vaccine recipients.
Adverse Reactions in Clinical Trials
Adverse reactions in individuals 6 months through 23 months of age following administration of the primary series included irritability/crying, pain at the injection site, sleepiness, loss of appetite, fever, swelling at the injection site, erythema at the injection site, and axillary (or groin) swelling/tenderness. (See Full EUA Prescribing Information)
Adverse reactions in individuals 24 months through 36 months of age following administration of the primary series included pain at the injection site, irritability/crying, sleepiness, loss of appetite, fever, erythema at the injection site, swelling at the injection site, and axillary (or groin) swelling/tenderness. (See Full EUA Prescribing Information)
Adverse reactions in individuals 37 months through 5 years of age following administration of the primary series included pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, myalgia, fever, chills, nausea/vomiting, axillary (or groin) swelling/tenderness, arthralgia, erythema at the injection site, and swelling at the injection site. (See Full EUA Prescribing Information)
Adverse Reactions in Post-Authorization Experience
Anaphylaxis and other severe allergic reactions, myocarditis, pericarditis, syncope, and urticaria have been reported following administration of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine during post-authorization use.
Additional adverse reactions, some of which may be serious, may become apparent with more widespread use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
There is no information on the co-administration of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine with other vaccines.
As the vaccination provider, you must communicate to the recipient or their caregiver, information consistent with the “Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers” (and provide a copy or direct the individual to the website www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua to obtain the Fact Sheet) prior to the individual receiving each dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, including:
For information on clinical trials that are evaluating the use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent COVID-19, please see www.clinicaltrials.gov.
Provide a vaccination card to the recipient or their caregiver with the date when the recipient needs to return for the second dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Provide the v-safe information sheet to vaccine recipients/caregivers and encourage vaccine recipients to participate in v-safe. V-safe is a voluntary smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to check in with people who have been vaccinated to identify potential side effects after COVID-19 vaccination. V-safe asks questions that help CDC monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. V-safe also provides dose reminders if needed and live telephone follow-up by CDC if participants report a significant health impact following COVID-19 vaccination. For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/vsafe.
In order to mitigate the risks of using this unapproved product under EUA and to optimize the potential benefit of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, the following items are required. Use of unapproved Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 under this EUA is limited to the following (all requirements must be met):
*Serious adverse events are defined as:
Vaccination providers may report to VAERS other adverse events that are not required to be reported using the contact information above.
To the extent feasible, report adverse events to ModernaTX, Inc. using the contact information below or by providing a copy of the VAERS form to ModernaTX, Inc.
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Fax number |
Telephone number |
1-866-599-1342 |
1-866-MODERNA (1-866-663-3762) |
For general questions, visit the website or call the telephone number provided below.
To access the most recent Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets, please scan the QR code or visit the website provided below.
Website |
Telephone number |
www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua |
1-866-MODERNA (1-866-663-3762) |
There may be clinical trials or availability under EUA of other COVID-19 vaccines.
This vaccine is being made available for emergency use exclusively through the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program (the Vaccination Program). Healthcare providers must enroll as providers in the Vaccination Program and comply with the provider requirements. Vaccination providers may not charge any fee for the vaccine and may not charge the vaccine recipient any out-of-pocket charge for administration. However, vaccination providers may seek appropriate reimbursement from a program or plan that covers COVID-19 vaccine administration fees for the vaccine recipient (private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program for non-insured recipients). For information regarding provider requirements and enrollment in the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program, see https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/provider-enrollment.html.
Individuals becoming aware of any potential violations of the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program requirements are encouraged to report them to the Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at 1-800-HHS-TIPS or TIPS.HHS.GOV.
The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has declared a public health emergency that justifies the emergency use of drugs and biological products during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In response, the FDA has issued an EUA for the unapproved product, Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, for active immunization to prevent COVID-19.
FDA issued this EUA, based on ModernaTX, Inc.’s request and submitted data.
For the authorized uses, although limited scientific information is available, based on the totality of the scientific evidence available to date, it is reasonable to believe that the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may be effective for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals as specified in the Full EUA Prescribing Information.
This EUA for the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine will end when the Secretary of HHS determines that the circumstances justifying the EUA no longer exist or when there is a change in the approval status of the product such that an EUA is no longer needed.
For additional information about Emergency Use Authorization, visit FDA at: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-legal-regulatory-and-policy-framework/emergency-use-authorization.
The Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) is a federal program that has been created to help pay for related costs of medical care and other specific expenses to compensate people injured after use of certain medical countermeasures. Medical countermeasures are specific vaccines, medications, devices, or other items used to prevent, diagnose, or treat the public during a public health emergency or a security threat. For more information about CICP regarding the vaccines to prevent COVID-19, visit http://www.hrsa.gov/cicp, email cicp@hrsa.gov, or call: 1-855-266-2427.
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END SHORT VERSION FACT SHEET
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11 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 11.3 Pediatric Use 11.4 Use in Immunocompromised Individuals 13 DESCRIPTION 14 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 14.1 Mechanism of Action 18 CLINICAL TRIAL RESULTS AND SUPPORTING DATA FOR EUA 18.1 Efficacy of Two-Dose Primary Series in Participants 18 Years of Age and Older 18.2 Effectiveness of Two-Dose Primary Series in Participants 6 Months Through 5 Years of Age 18.3 Immunogenicity in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients 19 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 20 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION 21 CONTACT INFORMATION *Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed |
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1 AUTHORIZED USE |
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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION |
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2.1 Preparation for Administration |
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2.2 Administration |
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2.3 Dose and Schedule |
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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS |
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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS |
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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS |
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5.1 Management of Acute Allergic Reactions |
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5.2 Myocarditis and Pericarditis |
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5.3 Syncope |
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5.4 Altered Immunocompetence |
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5.5 Limitations of Vaccine Effectiveness |
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6 OVERALL SAFETY SUMMARY |
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6.1 Clinical Trials Experience |
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6.2 Post-Authorization Experience |
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8 REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING ADVERSE EVENTS AND VACCINE ADMINISTRATION ERRORS |
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10 DRUG INTERACTIONS |
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is authorized for use under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 6 months of age and older.
This EUA Prescribing Information pertains only to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a multiple-dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border, which is authorized for use in individuals 6 months through 5 years of age.
For intramuscular injection only.
The storage, preparation, and administration information in this EUA Prescribing Information apply to the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for individuals 6 months through 5 years of age, which is supplied in a multiple-dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border.
Thawing Instructions for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Multiple-Dose Vials with Dark Blue Caps and Labels with a Magenta Border
Thaw in Refrigerator |
Thaw at Room Temperature |
Thaw between 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for 2 hours. Let each vial stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before administering. |
Alternatively, thaw between 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) for 45 minutes. |
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a multiple-dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border is administered as a primary series of two doses (0.25 mL each) 1 month apart to individuals 6 months through 5 years of age.
A third primary series dose (0.25 mL) of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a multiple-dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border is authorized for administration at least 1 month following the second dose to individuals 6 months through 5 years of age with certain kinds of immunocompromise.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is a suspension for injection. Each dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a multiple-dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border for individuals 6 months through 5 years of age is 0.25 mL.
Do not administer the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to individuals with a known history of severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine [see Description (13)].
Appropriate medical treatment to manage immediate allergic reactions must be immediately available in the event an acute anaphylactic reaction occurs following administration of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Monitor Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine recipients for the occurrence of immediate adverse reactions according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/managing-anaphylaxis.html).
Postmarketing data demonstrate increased risks of myocarditis and pericarditis, particularly within 7 days following the second dose. The observed risk is highest in males 18 through 24 years of age. Although some cases required intensive care support, available data from short-term follow-up suggest that most individuals have had resolution of symptoms with conservative management. Information is not yet available about potential long-term sequelae. The CDC has published considerations related to myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccination, including for vaccination of individuals with a history of myocarditis or pericarditis (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/myocarditis.html).
Syncope (fainting) may occur in association with administration of injectable vaccines. Procedures should be in place to avoid injury from fainting.
It is MANDATORY for vaccination providers to report to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) all vaccine administration errors, all serious adverse events, cases of myocarditis, cases of pericarditis, cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS) in adults and children, and hospitalized or fatal cases of COVID-19 following vaccination with the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.5 To the extent feasible, provide a copy of the VAERS form to ModernaTX, Inc. Please see the REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING ADVERSE EVENTS AND VACCINE ADMINISTRATION ERRORS section for details on reporting to VAERS and ModernaTX, Inc.
In a clinical study, the adverse reactions in participants 6 months through 23 months of age following administration of the primary series were irritability/crying (81.5%), pain at the injection site (56.2%), sleepiness (51.1%), loss of appetite (45.7%), fever (21.8%), swelling at the injection site (18.4%), erythema at the injection site (17.9%), and axillary (or groin) swelling/tenderness (12.2%).
In a clinical study, the adverse reactions in participants 24 months through 36 months of age following administration of the primary series were pain at the injection site (76.8%), irritability/crying (71.0%), sleepiness (49.7%), loss of appetite (42.4%), fever (26.1%), erythema at the injection site (17.9%), swelling at the injection site (15.7%), and axillary (or groin) swelling/tenderness (11.5%).
In a clinical study, the adverse reactions in participants 37 months through 5 years of age following administration of the primary series were pain at the injection site (83.8%), fatigue (61.9%), headache (22.9%), myalgia (22.1%), fever (20.9%), chills (16.8%), nausea/vomiting (15.2%), axillary (or groin) swelling/tenderness (14.3%), arthralgia (12.8%), erythema at the injection site (9.5%), and swelling at the injection site (8.2%).
Post-Authorization Experience
Anaphylaxis and other severe allergic reactions, myocarditis, pericarditis, syncope, and urticaria have been reported following administration of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine outside of clinical trials.
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a vaccine cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another vaccine and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Overall, approximately 39,000 participants aged 6 months and older received at least one dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in five clinical trials (NCT04283461, NCT04405076, NCT04470427, NCT04649151, and NCT04796896). In a sixth clinical trial (NCT04885907), 60 solid organ transplant recipients received a third dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Study 1 (NCT04470427) is a Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blind clinical trial conducted in the United States involving 30,346 participants 18 years of age and older who received at least one dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine6 (n=15,184) or placebo (n=15,162). Study 3 (NCT04649151) is a Phase 2/3 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blind, clinical trial conducted in the United States involving 3,726 participants 12 years through 17 years of age who received at least one dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (n=2,486) or placebo (n=1,240). Study 4 (NCT04796896) includes an ongoing Phase 2/3 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blind clinical trial component conducted in the United States and Canada involving 10,390 participants 6 months through 11 years of age who received at least one dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (n=7,799) or placebo (n=2,591).
Participants 6 Months Through 5 Years of Age
Safety data for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine from the ongoing Phase 2/3 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blind clinical trial conducted in the United States and Canada included data in 6,388 participants 6 months through 5 years of age who received at least one dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (n=4,792) or placebo (n=1,596) (Study 4). As of the data cutoff date of February 21, 2022, the median duration of blinded follow-up for safety for participants 6 months through 23 months was 68 days after Dose 2. For participants 2 years to 5 years, the median duration of blinded follow-up for safety was 71 days after Dose 2.
For participants 6 months through 23 months, 51.1% were male, 48.9% were female, 13.2% were Hispanic or Latino, 79.0% were White, 3.1% were African American, 4.9% were Asian, 0.2% were American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 1.5% were other races, and 10.6% were Multiracial. For participants 2 years through 5 years, 50.8% were male, 49.2% were female, 14.2% were Hispanic or Latino, 76.5% were White, 4.5% were African American, 6.0% were Asian, 0.4% were American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.3% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 1.5% were other races, and 10.4% were Multiracial. Demographic characteristics were similar among participants who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and those who received placebo.
Solicited Adverse Reactions
Local and systemic adverse reactions and use of antipyretic medication were solicited in an electronic diary for 7 days following each injection (i.e., day of vaccination and the next 6 days) among participants receiving Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and participants receiving placebo with at least 1 documented dose (for participants 6 through 23 months, vaccine=1,758, placebo=585; for participants 24 months to 36 months, vaccine=986, placebo=338; for participants 37 months to 5 years, vaccine=2,030, placebo=659). Events that persisted for more than 7 days were followed until resolution.
The reported number and percentage of the solicited local and systemic adverse reactions by dose in Study 4 participants 6 months through 23 months of age are presented in Table 1, participants 24 months through 36 months of age are presented in Table 2, and participants 37 months to 5 years are presented in Table 3.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine | Placeboa | |||
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Dose 1
(N= 1,746) n (%) | Dose 2
(N=1,596) n (%) | Dose 1
(N= 582) n (%) | Dose 2
(N=526) n (%) |
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Local Adverse Reactions | ||||
Pain |
652 (37.4) |
738 (46.2) |
175 (30.1) |
135 (25.7) |
Axillary (or groin) swelling/tenderness |
102 (5.9) |
148 (9.3) |
26 (4.5) |
28 (5.3) |
Erythema (redness) ≥5 mm |
150 (8.6) |
216 (13.5) |
24 (4.1) |
20 (3.8) |
Erythema (redness) Grade 3: >50 mm |
5 (0.3) |
14 (0.9) |
2 (0.3) |
0 (0) |
Swelling (hardness) ≥5 mm |
146 (8.4) |
244 (15.3) |
15 (2.6) |
11 (2.1) |
Swelling (hardness) Grade 3: >50 mm |
5 (0.3) |
14 (0.9) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
Systemic Adverse Reactions | ||||
Irritability/crying |
1,175 (67.6) |
1,021 (64.3) |
361 (62.1) |
307 (58.5) |
Irritability/crying, Grade 3b |
24 (1.4) |
25 (1.6) |
6 (1.0) |
5 (1.0) |
Sleepiness |
645 (37.1) |
558 (35.1) |
217 (37.3) |
175 (33.3) |
Sleepiness, Grade 3c |
4 (0.2) |
1 (<0.1) |
1 (0.2) |
1 (0.2) |
Loss of appetite |
524 (30.2) |
510 (32.1) |
152 (26.2) |
132 (25.1) |
Loss of appetite, Grade 3d |
10 (0.6) |
16 (1.0) |
1 (0.2) |
2 (0.4) |
Fever >38.0°C / >100.4°F |
191 (11.0) |
232 (14.6) |
49 (8.4) |
44 (8.4) |
Fever, Grade 3: 39.6° - 40.0°C / 103.2° - 104.0°F |
11 (0.6) |
7 (0.4) |
3 (0.5) |
6 (1.1) |
Fever, Grade 4: >40.0°C / >104.0°F |
1 (<0.1) |
3 (0.2) |
1 (0.2) |
0 (0) |
Use of antipyretic or pain medication |
482 (27.6) |
543 (34.0) |
141 (24.2) |
111 (21.1) |
N = Included 16 individuals aged 2 years to 4 years randomized in the 6 months through 23 months of age group stratum (13 in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group and 3 in the placebo group). * 7 days included day of vaccination and the subsequent 6 days. Events and use of antipyretic or pain medication were collected in the electronic diary (e-diary). † Absence of rows for Grade 3 or Grade 4 adverse reactions indicates no events were reported. a Placebo was a saline solution. b Grade 3 irritability/crying: Defined as lasting >3 hours or inconsolable. c Grade 3 sleepiness: Defined as sleeps most of the time, hard to arouse. d Grade 3 loss of appetite: Defined as missed >2 feeds/meals completely or refuses most feeds/meals. |
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine | Placeboa | |||
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Dose 1
(N=944) n (%) | Dose 2
(N=963) n (%) | Dose 1
(N=320) n (%) | Dose 2
(N=330) n (%) |
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Local Adverse Reactions | ||||
Pain |
500 (53.1) |
654 (67.9) |
119 (37.2) |
146 (44.2) |
Pain, Grade 3b |
3 (0.3) |
5 (0.5) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
Axillary (or groin) swelling/tenderness |
49 (5.2) |
84 (8.7) |
18 (5.6) |
15 (4.5) |
Axillary (or groin) swelling/tenderness, Grade 3b |
0 (0) |
1 (0.1) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
Erythema (redness) ≥5 mm |
94 (10.0) |
117 (12.1) |
13 (4.1) |
10 (3.0) |
Erythema (redness), Grade 3: >50 mm |
6 (0.6) |
9 (0.9) |
2 (0.6) |
0 (0) |
Swelling (hardness) ≥5 mm |
77 (8.2) |
111 (11.5) |
11 (3.4) |
7 (2.1) |
Swelling (hardness), Grade 3: >50 mm |
5 (0.5) |
8 (0.8) |
2 (0.6) |
0 (0) |
Systemic Adverse Reactions | ||||
Irritability/crying |
513 (54.5) |
523 (54.3) |
163 (51.1) |
148 (44.8) |
Irritability/crying, Grade 3c |
12 (1.3) |
10 (1.0) |
6 (1.9) |
2 (0.6) |
Sleepiness |
285 (30.3) |
347 (36.0) |
92 (28.8) |
89 (27.0) |
Sleepiness, Grade 3d |
2 (0.2) |
1 (0.1) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
Loss of appetite |
225 (23.9) |
294 (30.5) |
71 (22.3) |
69 (20.9) |
Loss of appetite, Grade 3e |
7 (0.7) |
8 (0.8) |
1 (0.3) |
0 (0) |
Fever ≥38.0°C / >100.4°F |
106 (11.3) |
182 (18.9) |
25 (7.8) |
35 (10.6) |
Fever, Grade 3: 39.6° - 40.0°C / 103.2° - 104.0°F |
3 (0.3) |
12 (1.2) |
3 (0.9) |
0 (0) |
Fever, Grade 4: >40.0°C / >104.0°F |
3 (0.3) |
3 (0.3) |
1 (0.3) |
0 (0) |
Use of antipyretic or pain medication |
193 (20.4) |
292 (30.3) |
59 (18.4) |
62 (18.8) |
N = Included 36 individuals younger than 2 years of age randomized in the 2 years through 5 years of age group stratum (24 in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group and 12 in the placebo group). All of these 36 individuals had eDiary for 6 months to ≤36 months age group. * 7 days included day of vaccination and the subsequent 6 days. Events and use of antipyretic or pain medication were collected in the electronic diary (e-diary). † Absence of rows for Grade 3 or Grade 4 adverse reactions indicates no events were reported. a Placebo was a saline solution. b Grade 3 pain, axillary swelling/tenderness: Defined as prevents daily activity. c Grade 3 irritability/crying: Defined as lasting >3 hours or inconsolable. d Grade 3 sleepiness: Defined as sleeps most of the time, hard to arouse. e Grade 3 loss of appetite: Defined as missed >2 feeds/meals completely or refuses most feeds/meals. |
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine | Placeboa | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Dose 1
(N=2,013) n (%) | Dose 2
(N= 1,975) n (%) | Dose 1
(N=650) n (%) | Dose 2
(N= 629) n (%) |
|
Local Adverse Reactions | ||||
Pain |
1,313 (65.2) |
1,445 (73.2) |
263 (40.5) |
249 (39.6) |
Pain, Grade 3b |
1 (<0.1) |
6 (0.3) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
Axillary (or groin) swelling/tenderness |
156 (7.7) |
183 (9.3) |
38 (5.8) |
16 (2.5) |
Erythema (redness) ≥25 mm |
70 (3.5) |
143 (7.2) |
1 (0.2) |
5 (0.8) |
Erythema (redness), Grade 3: >100 mm |
6 (0.3) |
3 (0.2) |
1 (0.2) |
0 (0) |
Swelling (hardness) ≥25 mm |
57 (2.8) |
129 (6.5) |
6 (0.9) |
4 (0.6) |
Swelling (hardness), Grade 3: >100 mm |
5 (0.2) |
5 (0.3) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
Systemic Adverse Reactions | ||||
Fatigue |
807 (40.1) |
956 (48.4) |
236 (36.3) |
185 (29.4) |
Fatigue, Grade 3c |
21 (1.0) |
45 (2.3) |
11 (1.7) |
8 (1.3) |
Headache |
232 (11.5) |
310 (15.7) |
78 (12.0) |
51 (8.1) |
Headache, Grade 3c |
5 (0.2) |
8 (0.4) |
2 (0.3) |
1 (0.2) |
Fever ≥38.0°C / >100.4°F |
155 (7.7) |
316 (16.0) |
33 (5.1) |
28 (4.5) |
Fever, Grade 3: 39.0° - 40.0°C / 102.1° - 104.0°F |
23 (1.1) |
58 (2.9) |
4 (0.6) |
2 (0.3) |
Fever, Grade 4: >40.0°C / >104.0°F |
0 (0) |
2 (0.1) |
1 (0.2) |
0 (0) |
Myalgia |
200 (9.9) |
310 (15.7) |
60 (9.2) |
47 (7.5) |
Myalgia, Grade 3c |
5 (0.2) |
9 (0.5) |
2 (0.3) |
3 (0.5) |
Chills |
129 (6.4) |
245 (12.4) |
40 (6.2) |
31 (4.9) |
Chills, Grade 3c |
1 (<0.1) |
4 (0.2) |
0 (0) |
2 (0.3) |
Nausea/vomiting |
137 (6.8) |
194 (9.8) |
50 (7.7) |
30 (4.8) |
Nausea/vomiting, Grade 3c |
7 (0.3) |
6 (0.3) |
2 (0.3) |
0 (0) |
Arthralgia |
124 (6.2) |
168 (8.5) |
32 (4.9) |
28 (4.5) |
Arthralgia, Grade 3c |
2 (<0.1) |
3 (0.2) |
1 (0.2) |
0 (0) |
Use of antipyretic or pain medication |
305 (15.2) |
508 (25.7) |
62 (9.5) |
43 (6.8) |
* 7 days included day of vaccination and the subsequent 6 days. Events and use of antipyretic or pain medication were collected in the electronic diary (e-diary). † Absence of rows for Grade 3 or Grade 4 adverse reactions indicates no events were reported. a Placebo was a saline solution. b Grade 3 pain: Defined as prevents daily activity. c Grade 3 fatigue, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, chills, nausea/vomiting: Defined as prevents daily activity. |
Solicited local and systemic adverse reactions reported following administration of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine had a median duration of 2 to 3 days for participants 6 through 23 months years of age and 2 days for participants 2 through 5 years of age.
An assessment of reactogenicity among participants with evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection (immunologic or virologic evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection [defined as positive RT-PCR test and/or positive Elecsys immunoassay result at Day 1]) compared to those with no evidence of infection at baseline (negative RT-PCR test and negative Elecsys immunoassay result at Day 1) was conducted. In the 6 months through 23 months of age cohort, 6.1% of participants (vaccine=106, placebo=38) had evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection at baseline. In the 2 years through 5 years of age cohort, 8.6% of participants (vaccine=266, placebo=82) had evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection at baseline. In each age cohort, fever (temperature >38°C) was reported in a greater proportion of baseline SARS-CoV-2 positive vaccine participants compared to baseline SARS-CoV-2 negative vaccine participants. There were no notable differences in other reactogenicity events.
Unsolicited Adverse Events
Participants were monitored for unsolicited adverse events for up to 28 days following each dose and follow-up is ongoing. Serious adverse events and medically attended adverse events will be recorded for the entire study duration.
As of February 21, 2022, among participants 6 months through 23 months of age who had received at least 1 dose of vaccine or placebo (vaccine=1,761, placebo=589), unsolicited adverse events that occurred within 28 days following each vaccination were reported by 49.3% of participants (n=869) who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and 48.2% of participants (n=284) who received placebo. In these analyses, 83.1% of study participants 6 months through 23 months of age had at least 28 days of follow-up after Dose 2. Among participants 2 years through 5 years of age who had received at least 1 dose of vaccine or placebo (vaccine=3,031, placebo=1,007), unsolicited adverse events that occurred within 28 days following each vaccination were reported by 40.0% of participants (n=1,212) who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and 37.5% of participants (n=378) who received placebo. In these analyses, 89.3% of study participants 2 years through 5 years of age had at least 28 days of follow-up after Dose 2.
During the 28-day follow-up period following any dose, lymphadenopathy-related events were reported by 1.5% of vaccine recipients and 0.2% of placebo recipients who were 6 months through 23 months of age and 0.9% of vaccine recipients and <0.1% of placebo recipients who were 2 years through 5 years of age. These events included lymphadenopathy, injection-site lymphadenopathy, and vaccination-site lymphadenopathy which were plausibly related to vaccination. This imbalance is consistent with the imbalance observed for solicited axillary (or groin) swelling/tenderness in the injected limb.
During the 28-day follow-up period following any dose, hypersensitivity adverse events were reported in 3.9% of vaccine recipients and 5.3% of placebo recipients who were 6 months through 23 months of age and 3.5% of vaccine recipients and 2.5% of placebo recipients who were 2 years through 5 years of age. Hypersensitivity events in the vaccine group included injection site rash and injection site urticaria, which are likely related to vaccination. Delayed injection site reactions that began >7 days after vaccination were reported in 1.2% of vaccine recipients and no placebo recipients who were 6 months through 23 months of age and 1.4% of vaccine recipients and <0.1% of placebo recipients who were 2 years through 5 years of age. Delayed injection site reactions included pain, erythema, and swelling and are likely related to vaccination.
During the 28-day follow-up period following any dose, events of abdominal pain (including abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, and abdominal discomfort) were reported by 0.7% of vaccine recipients and 0.4% of placebo recipients who were 2 years through 5 years of age. Currently available information is insufficient to determine a causal relationship with the vaccine.
There were no other notable patterns or numerical imbalances between treatment groups for specific categories of adverse events that would suggest a causal relationship to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Serious Adverse Events
As of February 21, 2022, serious adverse events were reported by 0.9% (n=15) of participants who received vaccine and 0.2% (n=1) of participants who received placebo who were 6 months through 23 months of age and 0.3% (n=9) of participants who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and 0.2% (n=2) of participants who received placebo who were 2 years through 5 years of age. In these analyses, 83.1% of study participants 6 months through 23 months of age had at least 28 days of follow-up after Dose 2, and the median follow-up time for all participants was 68 days after Dose 2. In these analyses, 89.3% of study participants 2 years through 5 years of age had at least 28 days of follow-up after Dose 2, and the median follow-up time for all participants was 71 days after Dose 2.
In participants 6 months through 23 months of age who received the vaccine, a 1-year-old female experienced serious adverse events of a Grade 3 fever 6 hours after Dose 1 and a febrile convulsion 1 day after Dose 1. These events were considered related to vaccination. In participants 2 years through 5 years of age who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, none of the events were considered related to vaccine.
Participants 6 Years Through 11 Years of Age
Safety data for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine from Study 4 included data in 4,002 participants 6 years through 11 years of age who received at least one dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (n=3,007) or placebo (n=995). As of the data cutoff date of November 10, 2021, the median duration of blinded follow-up for safety was 51 days after Dose 2, and 1,284 participants had been followed for at least 2 months after Dose 2 (vaccine=1,006, placebo=218).
Demographic characteristics in Study 4 were similar among participants who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and those who received placebo. Overall, 50.8% were male, 49.2% were female, 18.5% were Hispanic or Latino, 65.6% were White, 10.0% were African American, 9.9% were Asian, 0.4% were American Indian or Alaska Native, <0.1% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 2.1% were other races, and 10.6% were Multiracial.
Unsolicited Adverse Events
Participants were monitored for unsolicited adverse events for up to 28 days following each dose. Serious adverse events and medically attended adverse events will be recorded for the entire study duration. As of November 10, 2021, among participants who had received at least 1 dose of vaccine or placebo (vaccine=3,007, placebo=995), unsolicited adverse events that occurred within 28 days following each vaccination were reported by 29.6% of participants (n=891) who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and 25.1% of participants (n=250) who received placebo. In these analyses, 98.6% of study participants had at least 28 days of follow-up after Dose 2.
During the 28-day follow-up period following any dose, lymphadenopathy-related events were reported by 1.8% of vaccine recipients and 0.6% of placebo recipients. These events included lymphadenopathy, lymph node pain, injection-site lymphadenopathy, and vaccination-site lymphadenopathy which were plausibly related to vaccination.
During the 28-day follow-up period following any dose, hypersensitivity adverse events were reported in 4.3% of vaccine recipients and 2.1% of placebo recipients. Hypersensitivity events in the vaccine group included injection site rash and injection site urticaria, which are likely related to vaccination. Delayed injection site reactions that began >7 days after vaccination were reported in 2.7% of vaccine recipients and in 0.2% of placebo recipients. Delayed injection site reactions included pain, erythema, and swelling and are likely related to vaccination.
During the 28-day follow-up period following any dose, events of abdominal pain (including abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, and abdominal pain lower) were reported by 1.1% of vaccine recipients and 0.6% of placebo recipients. Currently available information is insufficient to determine a causal relationship with the vaccine.
There were no other notable patterns or numerical imbalances between treatment groups for specific categories of adverse events that would suggest a causal relationship to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Serious Adverse Events
As of November 10, 2021, serious adverse events were reported by 0.2% (n=6) of participants who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and 0.2% (n=2) participants who received placebo. None of the events in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group were considered related to vaccine. In these analyses, 98.6% of study participants had at least 28 days of follow-up after Dose 2, and the median follow-up time for all participants was 51 days after Dose 2.
There were no notable patterns or imbalances between treatment groups for specific categories of serious adverse events that would suggest a causal relationship to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Additional Safety Analyses
Participants 6 years through 11 years in Study 4 started to enter an open-label, observational phase after November 1, 2021. A long-term safety analysis was conducted in participants 6 years through 11 years from Study 4 who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (n=3,007) with a cut-off date of February 21, 2022. In these analyses, the median duration of follow-up including both the blinded and open-label phases was 158 days after Dose 2. Through the cut-off date, there were no serious adverse events causally related to the vaccine.
Participants 12 Years Through 17 Years of Age
Safety data for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in adolescents were collected in an ongoing Phase 2/3 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blind, clinical trial conducted in the United States involving 3,726 participants 12 years through 17 years of age who received at least one dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (n=2,486) or placebo (n=1,240) (Study 3, NCT04649151). Overall, 51.4% were male, 48.6% were female, 11.6% were Hispanic or Latino, 83.9% were White, 3.4% were African American, 5.9% were Asian, 0.5% were American Indian or Alaska Native, <0.1% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 1.0% were other races, and 4.5% were Multiracial. Demographic characteristics were similar among participants who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and those who received placebo.
Unsolicited Adverse Events
Participants were monitored for unsolicited adverse events for up to 28 days following each dose. Serious adverse events and medically attended adverse events will be recorded for the entire study duration. As of May 8, 2021, among participants who had received at least 1 dose of vaccine or placebo (vaccine=2,486, placebo=1,240), unsolicited adverse events that occurred within 28 days following each vaccination were reported by 20.5% of participants (n=510) who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and 15.9% of participants (n=197) who received placebo. In these analyses, 97.3% of study participants had at least 28 days of follow-up after Dose 2.
A 14-year-old male experienced probable myocarditis with onset of symptoms 1 day after Dose 2 of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. Symptoms resolved after 8 days and no sequelae were observed at 5 months. There were no cases of myocarditis among placebo recipients.
During the 28-day follow-up period following any dose, lymphadenopathy-related events that were not necessarily captured in the 7-day e-diary were reported by 5.0% of vaccine recipients and 0.5% of placebo recipients. These events included lymphadenopathy, vaccination-site lymphadenopathy and injection-site lymphadenopathy which were plausibly related to vaccination.
During the 28-day follow-up period following any dose, hypersensitivity adverse events were reported in 1.8% of vaccine recipients and 0.6% of placebo recipients. Hypersensitivity events in the vaccine group included injection site rash and injection site urticaria, which are likely related to vaccination. Delayed injection site reactions that began >7 days after vaccination were reported in 0.9% of vaccine recipients and in no placebo recipients. Delayed injection site reactions included pain, erythema, and swelling and are likely related to vaccination.
There were no other notable patterns or numerical imbalances between treatment groups for specific categories of adverse events that would suggest a causal relationship to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Serious Adverse Events
As of May 8, 2021, serious adverse events were reported by 0.2% (n=6) of participants who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and 0.2% (n=2) of participants who received placebo. In these analyses, 97.3% of study participants had at least 28 days of follow-up after Dose 2, and the median follow-up time for all participants was 53 days after Dose 2.
There were no notable patterns or imbalances between treatment groups for specific categories of serious adverse events that would suggest a causal relationship to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Additional Safety Analyses
Study 3 participants started to enter an open-label, observational phase after May 10, 2021. A long-term safety analysis was conducted in participants from Study 3 who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (n=2,486) with a cut-off date of January 31, 2022. In these analyses, the median duration of follow-up including both the blinded and open-label phases was 312 days after Dose 2 and 95.6% of study participants have had at least 6 months of follow-up after Dose 2. Through the cut-off date, there were no serious adverse events causally related to the vaccine.
Participants 18 Years of Age and Older
The safety of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine was evaluated in an ongoing Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blind clinical trial conducted in the United States involving 30,346 participants 18 years of age and older who received at least one dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (n=15,184) or placebo (n=15,162) (Study 1, NCT04470427). Upon issuance of the Emergency Use Authorization (December 18, 2020) for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, participants were unblinded in a phased manner over a period of months to offer placebo participants Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. The median duration of follow up for safety after the second injection during the blinded phase was 4 months. The median duration of follow up for safety after the second injection including both the blinded phase and the open-label phase was 6 months.
In Study 1, the median age of the population was 52 years (range 18-95); 22,826 (75.2%) participants were 18 to 64 years of age and 7,520 (24.8%) participants were 65 years of age and older. Overall, 52.6% of the participants were male, 47.4% were female, 20.5% were Hispanic or Latino, 79.2% were White, 10.2% were African American, 4.6% were Asian, 0.8% were American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.2% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 2.0% were other races, and 2.1% were Multiracial. Demographic characteristics were similar between participants who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and those who received placebo.
Unsolicited Adverse Events
Participants were monitored for unsolicited adverse events for 28 days following each dose. Serious adverse events and medically attended adverse events will be recorded for the entire study duration (2 years). Among the 30,346 participants who had received at least 1 dose of vaccine (N=15,184) or placebo (N=15,162), unsolicited adverse events that occurred within 28 days following any vaccination were reported by 31.3% of participants (n=4,752) who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and 28.6% of participants (n=4,338) who received placebo.
During the 28-day follow-up period following any dose, lymphadenopathy-related events were reported by 1.7% of vaccine recipients and 0.8% of placebo recipients. These events included lymphadenopathy, lymphadenitis, lymph node pain, vaccination-site lymphadenopathy, injection-site lymphadenopathy, and axillary mass.
During the 7-day follow-up period of any vaccination, hypersensitivity events of injection site rash or injection site urticaria, likely related to vaccination, were reported by 6 participants in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group and none in the placebo group. Delayed injection site reactions that began >7 days after vaccination were reported in 1.4% of vaccine recipients and 0.7% of placebo recipients. Delayed injection site reactions included pain, erythema, and swelling and are likely related to vaccination.
In the blinded portion of the study, there were 8 reports of facial paralysis (including Bell’s palsy) in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group, and 3 in the placebo group. In the 28-day follow-up period there were two cases of facial paralysis in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group, which occurred on 8 and 22 days, respectively, after vaccination, and one in the placebo group, which occurred 17 days after vaccination. Currently available information on facial paralysis is insufficient to determine a causal relationship with the vaccine.
In the blinded portion of the study, there were 50 reports of herpes zoster in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group, and 23 in the placebo group. In the 28-day period after any vaccination, there were 22 cases of herpes zoster in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group, and 15 in the placebo group. Currently available information on herpes zoster infection is insufficient to determine a causal relationship with the vaccine.
There were no other notable patterns or numerical imbalances between treatment groups for specific categories of adverse events (including other neurologic, neuro-inflammatory, and thrombotic events) that would suggest a causal relationship to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Serious Adverse Events
During the blinded phase of the study, serious adverse events were reported by 1.8% (n=268) of participants who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and 1.9% (n=292) of participants who received placebo.
There were three serious adverse events of angioedema/facial swelling in the vaccine group in recipients with a history of injection of dermatological fillers. The onset of swelling was reported 1-2 days after the second dose and was likely related to vaccination.
There were no other notable patterns or imbalances between treatment groups for specific categories of serious adverse events (including neurologic, neuro-inflammatory, and thrombotic events) that would suggest a causal relationship to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-authorization use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to vaccine exposure.
Cardiac Disorders: myocarditis, pericarditis
Immune System Disorders: anaphylaxis, urticaria
Nervous System Disorders: syncope
See Overall Safety Summary (Section 6) for additional information.
The vaccination provider enrolled in the federal COVID-19 Vaccination Program is responsible for the MANDATORY reporting of the listed events following Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
*Serious Adverse Events are defined as:
Instructions for Reporting to VAERS
The vaccination provider enrolled in the federal COVID-19 Vaccination Program should complete and submit a VAERS form to FDA using one of the following methods:
IMPORTANT: When reporting adverse events or vaccine administration errors to VAERS, please complete the entire form with detailed information. It is important that the information reported to FDA be as detailed and complete as possible. Information to include:
The following steps are highlighted to provide the necessary information for safety tracking:
Other Reporting Instructions
Vaccination providers may report to VAERS other adverse events that are not required to be reported using the contact information above.
To the extent feasible, report adverse events to ModernaTX, Inc. using the contact information below or by providing a copy of the VAERS form to ModernaTX, Inc.
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Fax number |
Telephone number |
1-866-599-1342 |
1-866-MODERNA (1-866-663-3762) |
There are no data to assess the concomitant administration of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine with other vaccines.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is authorized for use in individuals 6 months through 17 years of age. This authorization is based on safety and effectiveness data in this age group and adults.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is not authorized for use in individuals younger than 6 months of age.
Safety and effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals 6 months through 17 years of age with immunocompromise have been extrapolated from adult data. In an independent study (Hall VG, Ferreira VH, Ku T et al. Randomized Trial of a Third Dose of mRNA-1273 Vaccine in Transplant Recipients. N Engl J Med 2021 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc2111462; NCT04885907), safety and effectiveness of a third primary series dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine have been evaluated in participants who received solid organ transplants. In this study, in 60 adult participants who had undergone various solid organ transplant procedures (heart, kidney, kidney-pancreas, liver, lung, pancreas) a median of 3.57 years previously (range 1.99-6.75 years) who received a third vaccine dose, the adverse event profile was similar to that after the second dose and no Grade 3 or Grade 4 events were reported. The administration of a third primary series vaccine dose appears to be only moderately effective in increasing antibody titers. Patients should be counseled to maintain physical precautions to help prevent COVID-19. In addition, close contacts of immunocompromised persons should be vaccinated, as appropriate for their health status.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is provided as a white to off-white suspension for intramuscular injection.
Each 0.25 mL primary series dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a multiple-dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border contains 25 mcg of nucleoside-modified messenger RNA (mRNA) encoding the pre-fusion stabilized Spike glycoprotein (S) of the SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan-Hu-1 strain. Each 0.25 mL dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a multiple-dose vial with a dark blue cap and a label with a magenta border contains the following ingredients: a total lipid content of 0.5 mg (SM-102, polyethylene glycol [PEG] 2000 dimyristoyl glycerol [DMG], cholesterol, and 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine [DSPC]), 0.13 mg tromethamine, 0.62 mg tromethamine hydrochloride, 0.011 mg acetic acid, 0.049 mg sodium acetate trihydrate, and 21.8 mg sucrose.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine does not contain a preservative.
The vial stoppers are not made with natural rubber latex.
The nucleoside-modified mRNA in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is formulated in lipid particles, which enable delivery of the nucleoside-modified mRNA into host cells to allow expression of the SARS-CoV-2 S antigen. The vaccine elicits an immune response to the S antigen, which protects against COVID-19.
Study 1 is an ongoing Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blind clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in participants 18 years of age and older in the United States (NCT04470427). Randomization was stratified by age and health risk: 18 to <65 years of age without comorbidities (not at risk for progression to severe COVID-19), 18 to <65 years of age with comorbidities (at risk for progression to severe COVID-19), and 65 years of age and older with or without comorbidities. Participants who were immunocompromised and those with a known history of SARS-CoV-2 infection were excluded from the study. Participants with no known history of SARS-CoV-2 infection but with positive laboratory results indicative of infection at study entry were included. The study allowed for the inclusion of participants with stable pre-existing medical conditions, defined as disease not requiring significant change in therapy or hospitalization for worsening disease during the 3 months before enrollment, as well as participants with stable human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. A total of 30,420 participants were randomized equally to receive 2 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or saline placebo 1 month apart. Participants will be followed for efficacy and safety until 24 months after the second dose.
The primary efficacy analysis population (referred to as the Per-Protocol Set) included 28,207 participants who received two doses (at 0 and 1 month) of either Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (n=14,134) or placebo (n=14,073) and had a negative baseline SARS-CoV-2 status. In the Per-Protocol Set, 47.4% were female, 19.7% were Hispanic or Latino; 79.5% were White, 9.7% were African American, 4.6% were Asian, and 2.1% other races. The median age of participants was 53 years (range 18-95) and 25.3% of participants were 65 years of age and older. Of the study participants in the Per-Protocol Set, 18.5% were at increased risk of severe COVID-19 due to at least one pre-existing medical condition (chronic lung disease, significant cardiac disease, severe obesity, diabetes, liver disease, or HIV infection) regardless of age. Between participants who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and those who received placebo, there were no notable differences in demographics or pre-existing medical conditions.
Efficacy Against COVID-19
COVID-19 was defined based on the following criteria: The participant must have experienced at least two of the following systemic symptoms: fever (≥38ºC / ≥100.4°F), chills, myalgia, headache, sore throat, new olfactory and taste disorder(s); or the participant must have experienced at least one of the following respiratory signs/symptoms: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or clinical or radiographical evidence of pneumonia; and the participant must have at least one NP swab, nasal swab, or saliva sample (or respiratory sample, if hospitalized) positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR. COVID-19 cases were adjudicated by a Clinical Adjudication Committee.
The median length of follow-up for efficacy for participants in the study was 9 weeks post Dose 2. There were 11 COVID-19 cases in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group and 185 cases in the placebo group, with a vaccine efficacy of 94.1% (95% confidence interval of 89.3% to 96.8%).
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine |
Placebo |
% Vaccine Efficacy (95% CI)† |
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Participants (N) |
COVID-19 Cases (n) |
Incidence Rate of COVID-19 per 1,000 Person-Years |
Participants (N) |
COVID-19 Cases (n) |
Incidence Rate of COVID-19 per 1,000 Person-Years |
|
14,134 |
11 |
3.328 |
14,073 |
185 |
56.510 |
94.1 (89.3, 96.8) |
* COVID-19: symptomatic COVID-19 requiring positive RT-PCR result and at least two systemic symptoms or one respiratory symptom. Cases starting 14 days after Dose 2. † VE and 95% CI from the stratified Cox proportional hazard model. |
The subgroup analyses of vaccine efficacy are presented in Table 5.
Age Subgroup (Years) |
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine |
Placebo |
% Vaccine Efficacy (95% CI)† |
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Participants (N) |
COVID-19 Cases (n) |
Incidence Rate of COVID-19 per 1,000 Person-Years |
Participants (N) |
COVID-19 Cases (n) |
Incidence Rate of COVID-19 per 1,000 Person-Years |
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18 to <65 |
10,551 |
7 |
2.875 |
10,521 |
156 |
64.625 |
95.6 (90.6, 97.9) |
≥65 |
3,583 |
4 |
4.595 |
3,552 |
29 |
33.728 |
86.4 (61.4, 95.2) |
* COVID-19: symptomatic COVID-19 requiring positive RT-PCR result and at least two systemic symptoms or one respiratory symptom. Cases starting 14 days after Dose 2. † VE and 95% CI from the stratified Cox proportional hazard model. |
Severe COVID-19 was defined based on confirmed COVID-19 as per the primary efficacy endpoint case definition, plus any of the following: Clinical signs indicative of severe systemic illness, respiratory rate ≥30 per minute, heart rate ≥125 beats per minute, SpO2 ≤93% on room air at sea level or PaO2/FIO2 <300 mm Hg; or respiratory failure or ARDS (defined as needing high-flow oxygen, non-invasive or mechanical ventilation, or ECMO), evidence of shock (systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg, diastolic BP <60 mmHg or requiring vasopressors); or significant acute renal, hepatic, or neurologic dysfunction; or admission to an intensive care unit or death.
Among all participants in the Per-Protocol Set analysis, which included COVID-19 cases confirmed by an adjudication committee, no cases of severe COVID-19 were reported in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group compared with 30 cases reported in the placebo group (incidence rate 9.138 per 1,000 person-years). One PCR-positive case of severe COVID-19 in a vaccine recipient was awaiting adjudication at the time of the analysis.
Study 4 includes an ongoing Phase 2/3 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blind, clinical trial component to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity, and effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals ages 6 months through 5 years in the United States and Canada (NCT04796896). Participants with a known history of SARS-CoV-2 infection within 2 weeks of study vaccination were excluded from the study. A total of 6,403 participants were randomized 3:1 to receive 2 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or saline placebo 1 month apart. Participants will be followed for occurrence of COVID-19 and safety until 1 year after the last dose.
Effectiveness in individuals 6 months through 5 years of age is based on a comparison of immune responses in this age group to adults 18 years through 25 years of age.
In Study 4, an analysis was conducted of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody concentrations and seroresponse rates 28 days after Dose 2 in a subset of individuals 6 months through 5 years of age in Study 4 and participants 18 years through 25 years of age in Study 1 who had no immunologic or virologic evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 at baseline. Noninferior immune responses as assessed by neutralizing antibody concentrations in arbitrary units (AU)/mL and seroresponse rates were demonstrated in a comparison of individuals 6 months through 23 months of age to participants 18 years through 25 years of age (Table 6) and 2 years through 5 years of age to participants 18 years through 25 years of age (Table 7).
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine |
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6 Months Through n=230 |
18 Years Through n=291 |
6 Months Through 23 Months/ 18 Years Through 25 Years |
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Assay |
Time Point |
GMC (95% CI)* |
GMC (95% CI)* |
GMC Ratio (95% CI)a |
Met Noninferiority Objective (Y/N)b |
SARS-CoV-2 neutralization assayc |
28 days after Dose 2 |
1780.7 (1606.4, 1973.8) |
1390.8 (1269.1, 1524.2) |
1.3 (1.1, 1.5) |
Y |
Seroresponse % (95% CI)d |
Seroresponse % (95% CI)d |
Difference in Seroresponse Rate % (95% CI)e |
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100 (98.4, 100) |
99.3 (97.5, 99.9) |
0.7 (-1.0, 2.5) |
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GMC = Geometric mean concentration n = number of participants with non-missing data at baseline and at Day 57 * Antibody values reported as below the lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) are replaced by 0.5 x LLOQ. Values greater than the upper limit of quantification (ULOQ) are replaced by the ULOQ if actual values are not available. a The log-transformed antibody levels are analyzed using an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model with the group variable (individuals in Study 4 and young adults in Study 1) as fixed effect. The resulted LS means, difference of LS means, and 95% CI are back transformed to the original scale for presentation. b Noninferiority is declared if the lower bound of the 2-sided 95% CI for the GMC ratio is greater than 0.67, with a point estimate of >0.8 and the lower bound of the 2-sided 95% CI for difference in seroresponse rate is greater than -10%, with a point estimate of >-5%. c Final geometric mean antibody concentrations (GMC) in AU/mL were determined using SARS-CoV-2 microneutralization assay. The SARS CoV-2 MN is a cell-based assay that is designed to determine the ability of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies to inhibit the infection of 293T-ACE2 cells by SARS-CoV-2 Reporter Virus Particles (RVP) which express green fluorescent protein (GFP). A given serum sample is pre-incubated with a known quantity of SARS-CoV-2-GFP for 60 (±5) minutes prior to infection of 293T-ACE2 cells. COVID-19 infection is monitored 48 (±4) hours following infection by counting the number of green fluorescent cells using the Cytation 5 cell imaging reader. d Seroresponse due to vaccination specific to SARS-CoV-2 RVP neutralizing antibody concentration at a subject level is defined in protocol as a change from below LLOQ to equal or above 4 x LLOQ, or at least a 4-fold rise if baseline is equal to or above LLOQ. Seroresponse 95% CI is calculated using the Clopper-Pearson method. e Difference in seroresponse rate 95% CI is calculated using the Miettinen-Nurminen (score) confidence limits. |
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2 Years Through n=264 |
18 Years Through n=291 |
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Time Point |
GMC (95% CI)* |
GMC (95% CI)* |
GMC Ratio (95% CI)a |
Met Noninferiority Objective (Y/N)b |
SARS-CoV-2 neutralization assayc |
28 days after Dose 2 |
1410.0 (1273.8, 1560.8) |
1390.8 (1262.5, 1532.1) |
1.0 (0.9, 1.2) |
Y |
Seroresponse % (95% CI)d |
Seroresponse % (95% CI)d |
Difference in Seroresponse Rate % (95% CI)e |
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98.9 (96.7, 99.8) |
99.3 (97.5, 99.9) |
-0.4 (-2.7, 1.5) |
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GMC = Geometric mean concentration n = number of participants with non-missing data at baseline and at Day 57 * Antibody values reported as below the lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) are replaced by 0.5 x LLOQ. Values greater than the upper limit of quantification (ULOQ) are replaced by the ULOQ if actual values are not available. a The log-transformed antibody levels are analyzed using an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model with the group variable (individuals in Study 4 and young adults in Study 1) as fixed effect. The resulted LS means, difference of LS means, and 95% CI are back transformed to the original scale for presentation. b Noninferiority is declared if the lower bound of the 2-sided 95% CI for the GMC ratio is greater than 0.67, with a point estimate of >0.8 and the lower bound of the 2-sided 95% CI for difference in seroresponse rate is greater than -10%, with a point estimate of >-5%. c Final geometric mean antibody concentrations (GMC) in AU/mL were determined using SARS-CoV-2 microneutralization assay. The SARS CoV-2 MN is a cell-based assay that is designed to determine the ability of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies to inhibit the infection of 293T-ACE2 cells by SARS-CoV-2 Reporter Virus Particles (RVP) which express green fluorescent protein (GFP). A given serum sample is pre-incubated with a known quantity of SARS-CoV-2-GFP for 60 (±5) minutes prior to infection of 293T-ACE2 cells. COVID-19 infection is monitored 48 (±4) hours following infection by counting the number of green fluorescent cells using the Cytation 5 cell imaging reader. d Seroresponse due to vaccination specific to SARS-CoV-2 RVP neutralizing antibody concentration at a subject level is defined in protocol as a change from below LLOQ to equal or above 4 x LLOQ, or at least a 4-fold rise if baseline is equal to or above LLOQ. Seroresponse 95% CI is calculated using the Clopper-Pearson method. e Difference in seroresponse rate 95% CI is calculated using the Miettinen-Nurminen (score) confidence limits. |
A descriptive efficacy analysis evaluating confirmed COVID-19 cases accrued up to the data cutoff date February 21, 2022, was performed in 5,476 participants 6 months through 5 years of age who received two doses (at 0 and 1 month) of either Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or placebo and had a negative baseline SARS-CoV-2 status (referred to as the Per-Protocol Set for Efficacy) (for participants 6 months through 23 months, vaccine=1,511, placebo=513; for participants 2 years through 5 years, vaccine=2,594, placebo=858). For participants 6 months through 23 months in the Per-Protocol Set for Efficacy, 51.2% were male, 48.8% were female, 12.7% were Hispanic or Latino; 78.9% were White, 3.1% were African American, 4.6% were Asian, 0.2% were American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 1.8% were other races, and 10.7% were Multiracial. For participants 2 years through 5 years, 50.7% were male, 49.3% were female, 14.0% were Hispanic or Latino, 76.8% were White, 4.1% were African American, 6.1% were Asian, 0.4% were American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.3% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 1.6% were other races, and 10.3% were Multiracial. Between participants who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and those who received placebo, there were no notable differences in demographics.
The median length of follow-up for efficacy post-Dose 2 was 68 days for participants 6 months through 23 months of age and 71 days for participants 2 years through 5 years of age.
Vaccine efficacy among individuals 6 months through 5 years in Study 4 was evaluated during the period when the B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant was the predominant variant in circulation.
The efficacy information in individuals 6 months through 23 months of age and 2 years through 5 years of age are presented in Table 8 and Table 9, respectively.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine N=1,511 |
Placebo N=513 |
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Cases (n) |
Incidence Rate of COVID-19 per 1,000 Person-Years |
Cases (n) |
Incidence Rate of COVID-19 per 1,000 Person-Years |
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COVID-19 Cases - Definition 1a |
37 |
99.981 |
18 |
146.042 |
31.5 (-27.7, 62.0) |
COVID-19 Cases - Definition 2b |
51 |
138.239 |
34 |
279.822 |
50.6 (21.4, 68.6) |
N = Included 15 individuals aged 2 years to 4 years randomized in the 6 months through 23 months of age group stratum (12 in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group and 3 in the placebo group), and none of them had a COVID-19 case starting 14 days after Dose 2. * Vaccine efficacy defined as 1 — ratio of incidence rate (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine vs. placebo). The 95% CI of the ratio is calculated using the exact method conditional upon the total number of cases, adjusting for person-years. a Participant must have experienced at least two of the following systemic symptoms: fever (≥38°C / ≥100.4°F), chills, myalgia, headache, sore throat, new olfactory and taste disorder(s); or the participant must have experienced at least one of the following respiratory signs/symptoms: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or clinical or radiographical evidence of pneumonia; and the participant must have at least one NP swab, nasal swab, or saliva sample (or respiratory sample, if hospitalized) positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR. b Presence of at least one symptom from a list of COVID-19 symptoms and a positive NP swab or saliva sample for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR. Listed symptoms were fever (temperature >38°C / ≥100.4°F), or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle aches, or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, abdominal pain, poor appetite/poor feeding, or vomiting or diarrhea. |
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine N=2,594 |
Placebo N=858 |
% Vaccine Efficacy (95% CI)* |
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Cases (n) |
Incidence Rate of COVID-19 per 1,000 Person-Years |
Cases (n) |
Incidence Rate of COVID-19 per 1,000 Person-Years |
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COVID-19 Cases - Definition 1a |
71 |
103.761 |
43 |
193.528 |
46.4 (19.8, 63.8) |
COVID-19 Cases - Definition 2b |
119 |
175.023 |
61 |
276.980 |
36.8 (12.5, 54.0) |
N = Included 25 individuals younger than 2 years of age randomized in the 2 years through 5 years of age group stratum (18 in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group and 7 in the placebo group), and one in each treatment group had a COVID-19 case starting 14 days after Dose 2. * Vaccine efficacy defined as 1 — ratio of incidence rate (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine vs. placebo). The 95% CI of the ratio is calculated using the exact method conditional upon the total number of cases, adjusting for person-years. a Participant must have experienced at least two of the following systemic symptoms: fever (≥38°C / ≥100.4°F), chills, myalgia, headache, sore throat, new olfactory and taste disorder(s); or the participant must have experienced at least one of the following respiratory signs/symptoms: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or clinical or radiographical evidence of pneumonia; and the participant must have at least one NP swab, nasal swab, or saliva sample (or respiratory sample, if hospitalized) positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR. b Presence of at least one symptom from a list of COVID-19 symptoms and a positive NP swab or saliva sample for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR. Listed symptoms were fever (temperature >38°C / ≥100.4°F), or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle aches, or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, abdominal pain, poor appetite/poor feeding, or vomiting or diarrhea. |
Immunogenicity of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in children with immunocompromise has been extrapolated from adult data. An independent randomized-controlled study has been conducted in 120 adult participants who had undergone various solid organ transplant procedures (heart, kidney, kidney-pancreas, liver, lung, pancreas) a median of 3.57 years previously (range 1.99-6.75 years). A third primary series dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine was administered to 60 participants approximately 2 months after they had received a second dose; saline placebo was given to 60 individuals for comparison. Significant increases in levels of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies occurred four weeks after the third dose in 55.0% of participants in the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine group (33 of 60) and 17.5% of participants in the placebo group (10 of 57).
The information in this section applies to the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine that is supplied in multiple-dose vials with dark blue caps and labels with a magenta border containing a volume of 2.5 mL. These multiple-dose vials are supplied as follows:
NDC: 80777-279-99 Carton of 10 multiple-dose vials, each containing 10 doses of 0.25 mL
During storage, minimize exposure to room light, and avoid exposure to direct sunlight and ultraviolet light.
Frozen Storage
Store frozen between -50°C to -15°C (-58°F to 5°F).
Storage after Thawing
Do not refreeze once thawed.
Thawed vials can be handled in room light conditions.
Transportation of Thawed Vials at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)
If transport at -50°C to -15°C (-58°F to 5°F) is not feasible, available data support transportation of one or more thawed vials for up to 12 hours at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) when shipped using shipping containers which have been qualified to maintain 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) and under routine road and air transport conditions with shaking and vibration minimized. Once thawed and transported at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F), vials should not be refrozen and should be stored at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) until use.
Advise the recipient or caregiver to read the Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers.
The vaccination provider must include vaccination information in the state/local jurisdiction’s Immunization Information System (IIS) or other designated system. Advise recipient or caregiver that more information about IISs can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/iis/about.html.
For general questions, send an email or call the telephone number provided below.
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Your child is being offered either Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent (Original and Omicron BA.4/BA.5), hereafter referred to as Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent, to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2.
This Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers comprises the Fact Sheet for the authorized Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent for use in individuals 6 months through 5 years of age.8
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from FDA to provide:
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent has received EUA from FDA to provide a single booster dose to individuals 6 months through 5 years of age at least 2 months after completion of primary vaccination with Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent are not FDA-approved for use in individuals 6 months through 5 years of age.
This Fact Sheet contains information to help you understand the risks and benefits of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent, which your child may receive because there is currently a pandemic of COVID-19. Talk to your child's vaccination provider if you have questions.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent may not protect everyone.
This Fact Sheet may have been updated. For the most recent Fact Sheet, please visit www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR CHILD GETS THIS VACCINE
WHAT IS COVID-19?
COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. This type of coronavirus has not been seen before. You can get COVID-19 through contact with another person who has the virus. It is predominantly a respiratory illness that can affect other organs. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may include: fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
HOW ARE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE AND MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE, BIVALENT RELATED?
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent is made in the same way as Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, but it also contains an Omicron component to help prevent COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.
For more information on EUA, see the “What is an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)?” section at the end of this Fact Sheet.
WHAT SHOULD YOU MENTION TO YOUR CHILD’S VACCINATION PROVIDER BEFORE YOUR CHILD GETS EITHER OF THESE VACCINES?
Tell the vaccination provider about all of your child’s medical conditions, including if your child:
WHO SHOULD NOT GET MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE OR MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE, BIVALENT?
Your child should not get either of these vaccines if your child:
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS IN THESE VACCINES?
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent contain the following ingredients: messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA), lipids (SM-102, polyethylene glycol [PEG] 2000 dimyristoyl glycerol [DMG], cholesterol, and 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine [DSPC]), tromethamine, tromethamine hydrochloride, acetic acid, sodium acetate trihydrate, and sucrose.
HOW ARE THESE VACCINES GIVEN?
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent will be given to your child as an injection into the muscle.
Primary Series: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is administered as a two-dose series, 1 month apart. A third primary series dose may be administered at least 1 month after the second dose to individuals who are determined to have certain kinds of immunocompromise.
Booster Dose: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent is administered as a single booster dose at least 2 months after completion of primary vaccination with Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
HAVE THESE VACCINES BEEN USED BEFORE?
Millions of individuals 6 months of age and older have received the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine under EUA. In a clinical trial, approximately 5,000 individuals 6 months through 5 years of age have received at least 1 dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. In other clinical trials, approximately 4,000 individuals 6 years through 11 years of age and 30,000 individuals 12 years of age and older have received at least 1 dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Millions of individuals 6 years of age and older have received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent (Original and Omicron BA.4/BA.5) under EUA. In a clinical trial, approximately 400 individuals 18 years of age and older received 1 dose of a bivalent vaccine that differs from the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent in that it contains a different Omicron component.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THESE VACCINES?
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine has been shown to prevent COVID-19. FDA has authorized Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent to provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.
The duration of protection against COVID-19 is currently unknown.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF THESE VACCINES?
There is a remote chance that the vaccine could cause a severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic reaction would usually occur within a few minutes to one hour after getting a dose. For this reason, your child’s vaccination provider may ask your child to stay at the place where your child received the vaccine for monitoring after vaccination. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include:
Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart) have occurred in some people who have received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent. In most of these people, symptoms began within a few days following vaccination. The chance of having this occur is very low. You should seek medical attention right away if your child has any of the following symptoms after receiving the vaccine, particularly during the 2 weeks after your child receives a dose of the vaccine:
Side effects that have been reported in clinical trials with these vaccines include:
Side effects that have been reported during post-authorization use include:
These may not be all the possible side effects of these vaccines. Serious and unexpected side effects may occur. The possible side effects of these vaccines are still being studied.
WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS?
If your child experiences a severe allergic reaction, call 9-1-1, or go to the nearest hospital.
Call the vaccination provider or your child’s healthcare provider if your child has any side effects that bother your child or do not go away.
Report vaccine side effects to FDA/CDC Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). The VAERS toll-free number is 1-800-822-7967 or report online to https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html. Please include “Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine EUA” or “Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent EUA”, as appropriate, in the first line of box #18 of the report form.
In addition, you can report side effects to ModernaTX, Inc. at 1-866-MODERNA (1-866-663-3762).
You may also be given an option to enroll in v-safe. V-safe is a voluntary smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to check in with people who have been vaccinated to identify potential side effects after COVID-19 vaccination. V-safe asks questions that help CDC monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. V-safe also provides dose reminders if needed and live telephone follow-up by CDC if participants report a significant health impact following COVID-19 vaccination. For more information on how to sign up, visit: www.cdc.gov/vsafe.
WHAT IF I DECIDE NOT TO HAVE MY CHILD GET MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE OR MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE, BIVALENT?
Under the EUA, there is an option to accept or refuse receiving the vaccine. Should you decide for your child not to receive either of these vaccines, it will not change your child's standard medical care.
ARE OTHER CHOICES AVAILABLE FOR PREVENTING COVID-19 BESIDES MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE OR MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE, BIVALENT?
For primary vaccination for children 6 months through 5 years of age, other vaccines to prevent COVID-19 may be available under EUA. For booster vaccination for children 5 years of age who have completed primary vaccination with an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine, other bivalent vaccines that contain an Omicron component of SARS-CoV-2 may be available under EUA. For booster vaccination for children 6 months through 4 years of age who have completed primary vaccination with Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent is the only vaccine available under EUA.
CAN MY CHILD RECEIVE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE OR MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE, BIVALENT AT THE SAME TIME AS OTHER VACCINES?
Data have not yet been submitted to FDA on administration of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent at the same time as other vaccines. If you are considering having your child receive Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent with other vaccines, discuss your options with your child’s healthcare provider.
WHAT IF MY CHILD IS IMMUNOCOMPROMISED?
If your child is immunocompromised, you may be given the option to have your child receive a third primary series dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. Immunocompromised children 6 months through 5 years of age who have completed primary vaccination with Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may receive a single booster dose with the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent. Vaccinations may not provide full immunity to COVID-19 in people who are immunocompromised, and you should continue to have your child maintain physical precautions to help prevent COVID-19. Your child’s close contacts should be vaccinated as appropriate.
WILL THESE VACCINES GIVE MY CHILD COVID-19?
No. These vaccines do not contain SARS-CoV-2 and cannot give your child COVID-19.
KEEP YOUR CHILD’S VACCINATION CARD
When your child gets the first COVID-19 vaccine, you will get a vaccination card. Remember to bring the card when you return.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have questions, visit the website or call the telephone number provided below.
To access the most recent Fact Sheets, please scan the QR code provided below.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine website |
Telephone number |
www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua |
1-866-MODERNA (1-866-663-3762) |
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?
WHERE WILL MY CHILD’S VACCINATION INFORMATION BE RECORDED?
The vaccination provider may include your child’s vaccination information in your state/local jurisdiction’s Immunization Information System (IIS) or other designated system. For more information about IISs, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/iis/about.html.
CAN I BE CHARGED AN ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR RECEIPT OF THESE COVID-19 VACCINES?
No. At this time, the provider cannot charge you for a vaccine dose and you cannot be charged an out-of-pocket vaccine administration fee or any other fee if only receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. However, vaccination providers may seek appropriate reimbursement from a program or plan that covers COVID-19 vaccine administration fees for the vaccine recipient (private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program for non-insured recipients).
WHERE CAN I REPORT CASES OF SUSPECTED FRAUD?
Individuals becoming aware of any potential violations of the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program requirements are encouraged to report them to the Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at 1-800-HHS-TIPS or TIPS.HHS.GOV.
WHAT IS THE COUNTERMEASURES INJURY COMPENSATION PROGRAM?
The Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) is a federal program that may help pay for costs of medical care and other specific expenses of certain people who have been seriously injured by certain medicines or vaccines, including these vaccines. Generally, a claim must be submitted to the CICP within one (1) year from the date of receiving the vaccine. To learn more about this program, visit https://www.hrsa.gov/cicp/ or call 1-855-266-2427.
WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION (EUA)?
An EUA is a mechanism to facilitate the availability and use of medical products, including vaccines, during public health emergencies, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. An EUA is supported by a Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) declaration that circumstances exist to justify the emergency use of drugs and biological products during the COVID-19 pandemic. A product authorized for emergency use has not undergone the same type of review by FDA as an FDA approved product.
FDA may issue an EUA when certain criteria are met, which includes that there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives. In addition, the FDA decision is based on the totality of the scientific evidence available showing that the product may be effective to prevent COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic and that the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product. All of these criteria must be met to allow for the product to be used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An EUA is in effect for the duration of the COVID-19 EUA declaration justifying emergency use of this product, unless terminated or revoked (after which the product may no longer be used).
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Cambridge, MA 02139
©2022 ModernaTX, Inc. All rights reserved.
Patent(s): www.modernatx.com/patents
Revised: Dec/8/2022
NDC: 80777-279-05
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Suspension for Intramuscular Injection
For use under Emergency Use Authorization
Age 6mo through 5y
Vial contains 10 doses of 0.25 mL
NDC: 80777-279-99
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Suspension for Intramuscular Injection
For use under Emergency Use Authorization
For age 6 months through 5 years
STORE FROZEN between -50° to -15°C (-58° to 5°F).
Protect from light
Ten multi-dose vials
Each vial contains 10 doses of 0.25 mL
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ModernaTX, Inc. | 116912313 | ANALYSIS(80777-279) , API MANUFACTURE(80777-279) |
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Name | Address | ID/FEI | Business Operations |
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Catalent Indiana, LLC | 172209277 | MANUFACTURE(80777-279) , ANALYSIS(80777-279) , LABEL(80777-279) , PACK(80777-279) |
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Name | Address | ID/FEI | Business Operations |
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Patheon Manufacturing Services, LLC | 079415560 | MANUFACTURE(80777-279) , ANALYSIS(80777-279) , LABEL(80777-279) , PACK(80777-279) |