Maryland covidLINK Trending Questions & Answers: 3 Questions People Are Asking About FDA Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vax

Did the FDA grant full approval for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for everyone?
At this time, the FDA has approved Comirnaty, the COVID-19 vaccine known as Pfizer-BioNTech, for individuals aged 16 years and older. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine continues to have emergency use authorization from the FDA for children 12-15 years old and as an additional dose for certain immunocompromised individuals.

Is Comirnaty the same as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine?
Yes, Comirnaty and the Pfizer-BioNTech have the same formulation.

How did the FDA decide to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?
Please see the FDA’s statement on approving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

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John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC)

Communications, Data Science, and Informatics Administrator at Garrett County Health Department

Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit
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