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Exhibit 5 to the Marks Declaration, filed December 17, 2021 as Document 41-5 in Case 2:21-cv-00702-CLM in the U.S. District Court, N.D. of Alabama. The exhibit is the prescribing information for COMIRNATY (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA), revised 12/2021, covering indications for individuals 16 years of age and older, dosage and administration as 2 doses of 0.3 mL each 3 weeks apart, contraindications, and warnings and precautions including myocarditis and pericarditis. It reports adverse reaction rates from clinical studies, including pain at the injection site in 88.6% of participants 16 through 55 years of age, and describes Study C4591001 with approximately 44,047 participants. It closes with storage and handling instructions and patient counseling information. The 22-page exhibit identifies the product as manufactured by Pfizer Inc. for BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH.

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Case 2:21-cv-00702-CLM Document 41-5 Filed 12/17/21 Page 1 of 22            FILED
                                                                   2021 Dec-17 PM 01:50
                                                                   U.S. DISTRICT COURT
                                                                       N.D. OF ALABAMA




             Marks Declaration
                Exhibit 5
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION                                                     ------------------------------ CONTRAINDICATIONS ------------------------------
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use                         Known history of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any
COMIRNATY safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for                    component of COMIRNATY. (4)
COMIRNATY.
                                                                                          ----------------------- WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS -----------------------
COMIRNATY® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) suspension for injection,                             •      Postmarketing data demonstrate increased risks of myocarditis and
for intramuscular use                                                                            pericarditis, particularly within 7 days following the second dose. (5.2)
Initial U.S. Approval: 2021                                                               •      Syncope (fainting) may occur in association with administration of
                                                                                                 injectable vaccines, including COMIRNATY. Procedures should be in
--------------------------- INDICATIONS AND USAGE ----------------------------                   place to avoid injury from fainting. (5.4)
COMIRNATY is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory                    ------------------------------ ADVERSE REACTIONS ------------------------------
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 16 years of age and                    •      In clinical studies of participants 16 through 55 years of age, the most
older. (1)                                                                                       commonly reported adverse reactions (≥10%) were pain at the injection
                                                                                                 site (88.6%), fatigue (70.1%), headache (64.9%), muscle pain (45.5%),
----------------------- DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION -----------------------                        chills (41.5%), joint pain (27.5%), fever (17.8%), and injection site
•     COMIRNATY supplied in multiple dose vials with gray caps and labels                        swelling (10.6%). (6.1)
      with gray borders MUST NOT be diluted prior to use. (2.1)                           •      In clinical studies of participants 56 years of age and older, the most
•     For intramuscular injection only. (2.2)                                                    commonly reported adverse reactions (≥10%) were pain at the injection
•     COMIRNATY is administered intramuscularly as a series of 2 doses                           site (78.2%), fatigue (56.9%), headache, (45.9%), muscle pain (32.5%),
      (0.3 mL each) 3 weeks apart. (2.3)                                                         chills (24.8%), joint pain (21.5%), injection site swelling (11.8%), fever
                                                                                                 (11.5%), and injection site redness (10.4%). (6.1)
--------------------- DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS ----------------------
Suspension for injection. A single dose is 0.3 mL. (3)                                    To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at
                                                                                          1-800-438-1985 or VAERS at 1-800-822-7967 or http://vaers.hhs.gov.

                                                                                          See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION.

                                                                                                                                                        Revised: 12/2021



FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

1   INDICATIONS AND USAGE                                                        8  USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
2   DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION                                                       8.1  Pregnancy
    21   Preparation for Administration                                             8.2  Lactation
    2.2  Administration Information                                                 8.4  Pediatric Use
    23   Vaccination Schedule                                                       8.5  Geriatric Use
3   DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS                                                   11 DESCRIPTION
4   CONTRAINDICATIONS                                                            12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
5   WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS                                                        12.1 Mechanism of Action
    5.1  Management of Acute Allergic Reactions                                  13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
    5.2  Myocarditis and Pericarditis                                               13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
    5.3  Syncope                                                                 14 CLINICAL STUDIES
    5.4  Altered Immunocompetence                                                16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
    5.5  Limitation of Effectiveness                                             17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
6   ADVERSE REACTIONS
    61   Clinical Trials Experience                                              * Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are
    62   Postmarketing Experience                                                not listed.




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Preparation Instructions
COMIRNATY Vial with Gray Cap and Label with Gray Border –
Thawing Prior to Use
                                         • Thaw vial(s) of COMIRNATY before use either by:
                                           o Allowing vial(s) to thaw in the refrigerator [2ºC to
                                              8ºC (35ºF to 46ºF)]. A carton of 10 vials may take
                        Store in the          up to 6 hours to thaw, and thawed vials can be
                      refrigerator for        stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 weeks.
                      up to 10 weeks       o Allowing vial(s) to sit at room temperature [up to
                        prior to use.         25ºC (77ºF)] for 30 minutes.
                                         • Vials may be stored at room temperature [up to 25ºC
                                           (77ºF)] for up to 12 hours prior to use.




                                         •   Before use, mix by inverting vaccine vial gently
                                             10 times.
                                         •   Do not shake.
                                         •   Prior to mixing, the thawed vaccine may contain white
                                             to off-white opaque amorphous particles.
                                         •   After mixing, the vaccine should appear as a white to
                                             off-white suspension with no visible particles.
                                         •   Do not use if liquid is discolored or if particles are
                                             observed after mixing.



              Gently × 10




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2.2     Administration Information

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to
administration, whenever solution and container permit. The vaccine will be a white to off-white suspension.
Do not administer if vaccine is discolored or contains particulate matter.

Administer a single 0.3 mL dose of COMIRNATY intramuscularly.

2.3     Vaccination Schedule

COMIRNATY is administered intramuscularly as a series of 2 doses (0.3 mL each) 3 weeks apart.

There are no data available on the interchangeability of COMIRNATY with COVID-19 vaccines from other
manufacturers to complete the vaccination series. Individuals who have received 1 dose of COMIRNATY should
receive a second dose of COMIRNATY to complete the vaccination series.

3     DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

COMIRNATY is a suspension for injection. Each dose of COMIRNATY supplied in vials with gray caps and
labels with gray borders is 0.3 mL.

4     CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not administer COMIRNATY to individuals with known history of a severe allergic reaction (e.g.,
anaphylaxis) to any component of the COMIRNATY [see Description (11)].

5     WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1     Management of Acute Allergic Reactions

Appropriate medical treatment used to manage immediate allergic reactions must be immediately available in
the event an acute anaphylactic reaction occurs following administration of COMIRNATY.

5.2     Myocarditis and Pericarditis

Postmarketing data demonstrate increased risks of myocarditis and pericarditis, particularly within 7 days
following the second dose. The observed risk is higher among males under 40 years of age than among females
and older males. The observed risk is highest in males 12 through 17 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).

5.3     Syncope

Syncope (fainting) may occur in association with administration of injectable vaccines, including
COMIRNATY. Procedures should be in place to avoid injury from fainting.



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5.4     Altered Immunocompetence

Immunocompromised persons, including individuals receiving immunosuppressant therapy, may have a
diminished immune response to the COMIRNATY.

5.5     Limitation of Effectiveness

COMIRNATY may not protect all vaccine recipients.

6     ADVERSE REACTIONS

In clinical studies, the most commonly reported (≥10%) adverse reactions in participants 16 through 55 years of
age following any dose were pain at the injection site (88.6%), fatigue (70.1%), headache (64.9%), muscle pain
(45.5%), chills (41.5%), joint pain (27.5%), fever (17.8%), and injection site swelling (10.6%).

In clinical studies, the most commonly reported (≥10%) adverse reactions in participants 56 years of age and
older following any dose were pain at the injection site (78.2%), fatigue (56.9%), headache, (45.9%), muscle
pain (32.5%), chills (24.8%), joint pain (21.5%), injection site swelling (11.8%), fever (11.5%), and injection
site redness (10.4%).

6.1    Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the
clinical trials of a vaccine cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another vaccine and may
not reflect the rates observed in practice.

The safety of COMIRNATY was evaluated in participants 16 years of age and older in 2 clinical studies
conducted in Germany (Study 1), United States, Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, South Africa, and Germany
(Study 2). Study BNT162-01 (Study 1) was a Phase 1/2, 2-part, dose-escalation trial that enrolled
60 participants, 18 through 55 years of age and 36 participants, 56 through 85 years of age. Study C4591001
(Study 2) is a Phase 1/2/3 multicenter, multinational, randomized, saline placebo-controlled, double-blinded
(Phase 2/3), dose-finding, vaccine candidate-selection and efficacy study that has enrolled approximately
44,047 participants (22,026 COMIRNATY; 22,021 placebo) 16 years of age or older (including 378 and
376 participants 16 through 17 years of age in the vaccine and placebo groups, respectively). Upon issuance of
the Emergency Use Authorization (December 11, 2020) for COMIRNATY, participants were unblinded to offer
placebo participants COMIRNATY. Participants were unblinded in a phased manner over a period of months to
offer placebo participants COMIRNATY. Study 2 also included 200 participants with confirmed stable human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; HIV-positive participants are included in safety population disposition
but are summarized separately in safety analyses. Confirmed stable HIV infection was defined as documented
viral load <50 copies/mL and CD4 count >200 cells/mm3 within 6 months before enrollment, and on stable
antiretroviral therapy for at least 6 months.

At the time of the analysis of the ongoing Study 2 with a data cut-off of March 13, 2021, there were
25,651 (58.2%) participants (13,031 COMIRNATY and 12,620 placebo) 16 years of age and older followed for
≥4 months after the second dose.

Participants 16 years and older in the reactogenicity subset were monitored for solicited local and systemic
reactions and use of antipyretic medication after each vaccination in an electronic diary. Participants are being
monitored for unsolicited adverse events, including serious adverse events, throughout the study [from Dose 1
through 1 month (all unsolicited adverse events) or 6 months (serious adverse events) after the last vaccination].

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Demographic characteristics in Study 2 were generally similar with regard to age, gender, race, and ethnicity
among participants who received COMIRNATY and those who received placebo. Overall, among the total
participants who received either COMIRNATY or placebo, 50.9% were male, 49.1% were female, 79.3% were
16 through 64 years of age, 20.7% were 65 years of age and older, 82.0% were White, 9.6% were Black or
African American, 25.9% were Hispanic/Latino, 4.3% were Asian, and 1.0% were American Indian or Alaska
Native.

Local and Systemic Adverse Reactions Solicited in the Study 2

Table 1 and Table 2 present the frequency and severity of reported solicited local and systemic reactions,
respectively, within 7 days following each dose of COMIRNATY and placebo in the subset of participants
16 through 55 years of age included in the safety population who were monitored for reactogenicity with an
electronic diary.

Table 3 and Table 4 present the frequency and severity of reported solicited local and systemic reactions,
respectively, within 7 days of each dose of COMIRNATY and placebo for participants 56 years of age and
older.

In participants 16 through 55 years of age after receiving Dose 2, the mean duration of pain at the injection site
was 2.5 days (range 1 to 70 days), for redness 2.2 days (range 1 to 9 days), and for swelling 2.1 days (range 1 to
8 days) for participants in the COMIRNATY group. In participants 56 years of age and older after receiving
Dose 2, the mean duration of pain at the injection site was 2.4 days (range 1 to 36 days), for redness 3.0 days
(range 1 to 34 days), and for swelling 2.6 days (range 1 to 34 days) for participants in the COMIRNATY group.

Table 1: Study 2 – Frequency and Percentages of Participants with Solicited Local Reactions, by
            Maximum Severity, Within 7 Days After Each Dose – Participants 16 Through 55 Years of
            Age – Reactogenicity Subset of the Safety Population*
                             COMIRNATY                Placebo     COMIRNATY              Placebo
                                  Dose 1              Dose 1          Dose 2              Dose 2
                                 N =2899
                                   a
                                                     N =2908
                                                       a
                                                                     N =2682
                                                                       a
                                                                                         Na=2684
                                  n (%)
                                    b
                                                      n (%)
                                                        b
                                                                      n (%)
                                                                        b
                                                                                          nb (%)
 Rednessc
    Any (>2.0 cm)                156 (5.4)            28 (1.0)       151 (5.6)           18 (0.7)
       Mild                      113 (3.9)            19 (0.7)        90 (3.4)           12 (0.4)
       Moderate                   36 (1.2)             6 (0.2)        50 (1.9)            6 (0.2)
       Severe                      7 (0.2)             3 (0.1)        11 (0.4)               0
          c
 Swelling
    Any (>2.0 cm)                184 (6.3)            16 (0.6)       183 (6.8)            5 (0.2)
       Mild                      124 (4.3)             6 (0.2)       110 (4.1)            3 (0.1)
       Moderate                   54 (1.9)             8 (0.3)        66 (2.5)            2 (0.1)
       Severe                      6 (0.2)             2 (0.1)         7 (0.3)               0




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                                     COMIRNATY                     Placebo              COMIRNATY                      Placebo
                                        Dose 1                      Dose 1                 Dose 2                       Dose 2
                                       Na=2899                     Na=2908                Na=2682                      Na=2684
                                        nb (%)                      nb (%)                 nb (%)                       nb (%)
 Pain at the injection sited
    Any                                2426 (83.7)                414 (14.2)               2101 (78.3)                312 (11.6)
       Mild                            1464 (50.5)                391 (13.4)               1274 (47.5)                284 (10.6)
       Moderate                         923 (31.8)                 20 (0.7)                 788 (29.4)                 28 (1.0)
       Severe                            39 (1.3)                   3 (0.1)                  39 (1.5)                     0
 Notes: Reactions were collected in the electronic diary (e-diary) from Day 1 to Day 7 after vaccination.
 No Grade 4 solicited local reactions were reported in participants 16 through 55 years of age.
 * Randomized participants in the safety analysis population who received at least 1 dose of the study intervention. Participants
    with chronic, stable HIV infection were excluded.
 a. N = Number of participants reporting at least 1 yes or no response for the specified reaction after the specified dose. The N for
    each reaction was the same, therefore, this information was included in the column header.
 b. n = Number of participants with the specified reaction.
 c. Mild: >2.0 to ≤5.0 cm; Moderate: >5.0 to ≤10.0 cm; Severe: >10.0 cm.
 d. Mild: does not interfere with activity; Moderate: interferes with activity; Severe: prevents daily activity.

Table 2: Study 2 – Frequency and Percentages of Participants with Solicited Systemic Reactions, by
          Maximum Severity, Within 7 Days After Each Dose – Participants 16 Through 55 Years of
          Age – Reactogenicity Subset of the Safety Population*
                         COMIRNATY                 Placebo       COMIRNATY               Placebo
                              Dose 1                Dose 1            Dose 2              Dose 2
                             N =2899
                               a
                                                   N =2908
                                                     a
                                                                     N =2682
                                                                       a
                                                                                         Na=2684
                              n (%)
                                b
                                                    n (%)
                                                      b
                                                                      n (%)
                                                                        b
                                                                                          nb (%)
 Fever
    ≥38.0℃                   119 (4.1)              25 (0.9)        440 (16.4)           11 (0.4)
    ≥38.0℃ to 38.4℃           86 (3.0)              16 (0.6)         254 (9.5)            5 (0.2)
    >38.4℃ to 38.9℃           25 (0.9)               5 (0.2)         146 (5.4)            4 (0.1)
    >38.9℃ to 40.0℃            8 (0.3)               4 (0.1)          39 (1.5)            2 (0.1)
    >40.0℃                        0                     0              1 (0.0)               0
 Fatiguec
    Any                    1431 (49.4)            960 (33.0)       1649 (61.5)          614 (22.9)
       Mild                 760 (26.2)            570 (19.6)        558 (20.8)          317 (11.8)
       Moderate             630 (21.7)            372 (12.8)        949 (35.4)          283 (10.5)
       Severe                 41 (1.4)              18 (0.6)         142 (5.3)           14 (0.5)
 Headachec
    Any                    1262 (43.5)            975 (33.5)       1448 (54.0)          652 (24.3)
       Mild                 785 (27.1)            633 (21.8)        699 (26.1)          404 (15.1)
       Moderate             444 (15.3)            318 (10.9)        658 (24.5)           230 (8.6)
       Severe                 33 (1.1)              24 (0.8)          91 (3.4)           18 (0.7)
 Chillsc
    Any                     479 (16.5)             199 (6.8)       1015 (37.8)           114 (4.2)
       Mild                 338 (11.7)             148 (5.1)        477 (17.8)           89 (3.3)
       Moderate              126 (4.3)              49 (1.7)        469 (17.5)           23 (0.9)
       Severe                 15 (0.5)               2 (0.1)          69 (2.6)            2 (0.1)




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                                COMIRNATY                       Placebo               COMIRNATY                      Placebo
                                   Dose 1                        Dose 1                  Dose 2                       Dose 2
                                  Na=2899                       Na=2908                 Na=2682                      Na=2684
                                   nb (%)                        nb (%)                  nb (%)                       nb (%)
Vomitingd
   Any                        34 (1.2)                           36 (1.2)                  58 (2.2)                  30 (1.1)
      Mild                    29 (1.0)                           30 (1.0)                  42 (1.6)                  20 (0.7)
      Moderate                 5 (0.2)                            5 (0.2)                  12 (0.4)                  10 (0.4)
      Severe                      0                               1 (0.0)                   4 (0.1)                     0
Diarrheae
   Any                      309 (10.7)                         323 (11.1)                 269 (10.0)                205 (7.6)
      Mild                   251 (8.7)                          264 (9.1)                  219 (8.2)                169 (6.3)
      Moderate                55 (1.9)                           58 (2.0)                   44 (1.6)                35 (1.3)
      Severe                   3 (0.1)                            1 (0.0)                    6 (0.2)                 1 (0.0)
New or worsened muscle painc
   Any                      664 (22.9)                         329 (11.3)                1055 (39.3)                237 (8.8)
      Mild                  353 (12.2)                          231 (7.9)                 441 (16.4)                150 (5.6)
      Moderate              296 (10.2)                           96 (3.3)                 552 (20.6)                84 (3.1)
      Severe                  15 (0.5)                            2 (0.1)                  62 (2.3)                  3 (0.1)
                          c
New or worsened joint pain
   Any                      342 (11.8)                          168 (5.8)                 638 (23.8)                147 (5.5)
      Mild                   200 (6.9)                          112 (3.9)                 291 (10.9)                82 (3.1)
      Moderate               137 (4.7)                           55 (1.9)                 320 (11.9)                61 (2.3)
      Severe                   5 (0.2)                            1 (0.0)                  27 (1.0)                  4 (0.1)
Use of antipyretic or
pain medicationf            805 (27.8)                         398 (13.7)                1213 (45.2)                320 (11.9)
Notes: Reactions and use of antipyretic or pain medication were collected in the electronic diary (e-diary) from Day 1 to Day 7 after
each dose.
No Grade 4 solicited systemic reactions were reported in participants 16 through 55 years of age.
* Randomized participants in the safety analysis population who received at least 1 dose of the study intervention. Participants
   with chronic, stable HIV infection were excluded.
a. N = Number of participants reporting at least 1 yes or no response for the specified reaction after the specified dose. The N for
   each reaction or use of antipyretic or pain medication was the same, therefore, this information was included in the column
   header.
b. n = Number of participants with the specified reaction.
c. Mild: does not interfere with activity; Moderate: some interference with activity; Severe: prevents daily activity.
d. Mild: 1 to 2 times in 24 hours; Moderate: >2 times in 24 hours; Severe: requires intravenous hydration.
e. Mild: 2 to 3 loose stools in 24 hours; Moderate: 4 to 5 loose stools in 24 hours; Severe: 6 or more loose stools in 24 hours.
f. Severity was not collected for use of antipyretic or pain medication.




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Table 3: Study 2 – Frequency and Percentages of Participants with Solicited Local Reactions, by
             Maximum Severity, Within 7 Days After Each Dose – Participants 56 Years of Age and
             Older – Reactogenicity Subset of the Safety Population*
                             COMIRNATY                 Placebo       COMIRNATY             Placebo
                                 Dose 1                 Dose 1           Dose 2             Dose 2
                                N =2008
                                  a
                                                       N =1989
                                                         a
                                                                        N =1860
                                                                          a
                                                                                          Na=1833
                                 n (%)
                                   b
                                                        n (%)
                                                          b
                                                                         n (%)
                                                                           b
                                                                                            nb (%)
 Rednessc
    Any (>2.0 cm)               106 (5.3)              20 (1.0)         133 (7.2)          14 (0.8)
       Mild                      71 (3.5)              13 (0.7)          65 (3.5)          10 (0.5)
       Moderate                  30 (1.5)               5 (0.3)          58 (3.1)           3 (0.2)
       Severe                     5 (0.2)               2 (0.1)          10 (0.5)           1 (0.1)
           c
 Swelling
    Any (>2.0 cm)               141 (7.0)              23 (1.2)         145 (7.8)          13 (0.7)
       Mild                      87 (4.3)              11 (0.6)          80 (4.3)           5 (0.3)
       Moderate                  52 (2.6)              12 (0.6)          61 (3.3)           7 (0.4)
       Severe                     2 (0.1)                   0             4 (0.2)           1 (0.1)
 Pain at the injection sited
    Any (>2.0 cm)             1408 (70.1)             185 (9.3)       1230 (66.1)         143 (7.8)
       Mild                   1108 (55.2)             177 (8.9)        873 (46.9)         138 (7.5)
       Moderate                296 (14.7)               8 (0.4)        347 (18.7)           5 (0.3)
       Severe                     4 (0.2)                   0            10 (0.5)              0
 Notes: Reactions were collected in the electronic diary (e-diary) from Day 1 to Day 7 after vaccination.
 No Grade 4 solicited local reactions were reported in participants 56 years of age and older.
 * Randomized participants in the safety analysis population who received at least 1 dose of the study intervention. Participants
    with chronic, stable HIV infection were excluded.
 a. N = Number of participants reporting at least 1 yes or no response for the specified reaction after the specified dose. The N for
    each reaction was the same, therefore, the information was included in the column header.
 b. n = Number of participants with the specified reaction.
 c. Mild: >2.0 to ≤5.0 cm; Moderate: >5.0 to ≤10.0 cm; Severe: >10.0 cm.
 d. Mild: does not interfere with activity; Moderate: interferes with activity; Severe: prevents daily activity.

Table 4: Study 2 – Frequency and Percentages of Participants with Solicited Systemic Reactions, by
         Maximum Severity, Within 7 Days After Each Dose – Participants 56 Years of Age and
         Older – Reactogenicity Subset of the Safety Population*
                          COMIRNATY                Placebo        COMIRNATY              Placebo
                              Dose 1                Dose 1             Dose 2            Dose 2
                             Na=2008               Na=1989            Na=1860           Na=1833
                              nb (%)                nb (%)             nb (%)            nb (%)
 Fever
    ≥38.0℃                    26 (1.3)              8 (0.4)          219 (11.8)           4 (0.2)
    ≥38.0℃ to 38.4℃           23 (1.1)              3 (0.2)           158 (8.5)           2 (0.1)
    >38.4℃ to 38.9℃            2 (0.1)              3 (0.2)            54 (2.9)           1 (0.1)
    >38.9℃ to 40.0℃            1 (0.0)              2 (0.1)             7 (0.4)           1 (0.1)
    >40.0℃                        0                    0                   0                 0




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                                   COMIRNATY                      Placebo              COMIRNATY                     Placebo
                                      Dose 1                       Dose 1                 Dose 2                      Dose 2
                                     Na=2008                      Na=1989                Na=1860                     Na=1833
                                      nb (%)                       nb (%)                 nb (%)                      nb (%)
Fatiguec
   Any                       677 (33.7)                          447 (22.5)                949 (51.0)               306 (16.7)
       Mild                  415 (20.7)                          281 (14.1)                391 (21.0)               183 (10.0)
       Moderate              259 (12.9)                           163 (8.2)                497 (26.7)                121 (6.6)
       Severe                   3 (0.1)                            3 (0.2)                  60 (3.2)                  2 (0.1)
       Grade 4                     0                                  0                      1 (0.1)                     0
          c
Headache
   Any                       503 (25.0)                          363 (18.3)                733 (39.4)               259 (14.1)
       Mild                  381 (19.0)                          267 (13.4)                464 (24.9)               189 (10.3)
       Moderate               120 (6.0)                           93 (4.7)                 256 (13.8)                65 (3.5)
       Severe                   2 (0.1)                            3 (0.2)                  13 (0.7)                  5 (0.3)
       c
Chills
   Any                        130 (6.5)                            69 (3.5)                435 (23.4)                57 (3.1)
       Mild                   102 (5.1)                            49 (2.5)                229 (12.3)                45 (2.5)
       Moderate                28 (1.4)                            19 (1.0)                 185 (9.9)                12 (0.7)
       Severe                      0                                1 (0.1)                  21 (1.1)                   0
          d
Vomiting
   Any                         10 (0.5)                               9 (0.5)               13 (0.7)                  5 (0.3)
       Mild                     9 (0.4)                               9 (0.5)               10 (0.5)                  5 (0.3)
       Moderate                 1 (0.0)                                  0                   1 (0.1)                     0
       Severe                      0                                     0                   2 (0.1)                     0
Diarrheae
   Any                        168 (8.4)                           130 (6.5)                 152 (8.2)               102 (5.6)
       Mild                   137 (6.8)                           109 (5.5)                 125 (6.7)                76 (4.1)
       Moderate                27 (1.3)                            20 (1.0)                  25 (1.3)                22 (1.2)
       Severe                   4 (0.2)                             1 (0.1)                   2 (0.1)                 4 (0.2)
New or worsened muscle painc
   Any                       274 (13.6)                           165 (8.3)                537 (28.9)                99 (5.4)
       Mild                   183 (9.1)                           111 (5.6)                229 (12.3)                65 (3.5)
       Moderate                90 (4.5)                            51 (2.6)                288 (15.5)                33 (1.8)
       Severe                   1 (0.0)                             3 (0.2)                 20 (1.1)                  1 (0.1)
New or worsened joint painc
   Any                        175 (8.7)                           124 (6.2)                353 (19.0)                72 (3.9)
       Mild                   119 (5.9)                            78 (3.9)                 183 (9.8)                44 (2.4)
       Moderate                53 (2.6)                            45 (2.3)                 161 (8.7)                27 (1.5)
       Severe                   3 (0.1)                             1 (0.1)                  9 (0.5)                  1 (0.1)
Use of antipyretic or
pain medicationf             382 (19.0)                          224 (11.3)                688 (37.0)               170 (9.3)
Notes: Reactions and use of antipyretic or pain medication were collected in the electronic diary (e-diary) from Day 1 to Day 7 after
each dose.
The only Grade 4 solicited systemic reaction reported in participants 56 years of age and older was fatigue.
* Randomized participants in the safety analysis population who received at least 1 dose of the study intervention. Participants
   with chronic, stable HIV infection were excluded.
a. N = Number of participants reporting at least 1 yes or no response for the specified reaction after the specified dose. N for each
   reaction or use of antipyretic or pain medication was the same, therefore was included in the column header.
b. n = Number of participants with the specified reaction.

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                                   COMIRNATY                      Placebo              COMIRNATY                    Placebo
                                      Dose 1                       Dose 1                 Dose 2                     Dose 2
                                     Na=2008                      Na=1989                Na=1860                    Na=1833
                                      nb (%)                       nb (%)                 nb (%)                     nb (%)
 c. Mild: does not interfere with activity; Moderate: some interference with activity; Severe: prevents daily activity; Grade 4
    reactions were defined in the clinical study protocol as emergency room visit or hospitalization for severe fatigue, severe
    headache, severe chills, severe muscle pain, or severe joint pain.
 d. Mild: 1 to 2 times in 24 hours; Moderate: >2 times in 24 hours; Severe: requires intravenous hydration; Grade 4 emergency visit
    or hospitalization for severe vomiting.
 e. Mild: 2 to 3 loose stools in 24 hours; Moderate: 4 to 5 loose stools in 24 hours; Severe: 6 or more loose stools in 24 hours;
    Grade 4: emergency room or hospitalization for severe diarrhea.
 f. Severity was not collected for use of antipyretic or pain medication.

In participants with chronic, stable HIV infection the frequencies of solicited local and systemic adverse
reactions were similar to or lower than those observed for all participants 16 years of age and older.

Unsolicited Adverse Events

Overall, 11,253 (51.1%) participants in the COMIRNATY group and 11,316 (51.4%) participants in the
placebo group had follow-up time between ≥4 months to <6 months after Dose 2 in the blinded
placebo-controlled follow-up period with an additional 1,778 (8.1%) and 1,304 (5.9%) with ≥6 months of
blinded follow-up time in the COMIRNATY and placebo groups, respectively.

A total of 12,006 (54.5%) participants originally randomized to COMIRNATY had ≥6 months total (blinded
and unblinded) follow-up after Dose 2.

In an analysis of all unsolicited adverse events reported following any dose, through 1 month after Dose 2, in
participants 16 years of age and older (N=43,847; 21,926 COMIRNATY group vs. 21,921 placebo group),
those assessed as adverse reactions not already captured by solicited local and systemic reactions were nausea
(274 vs. 87), malaise (130 vs. 22), lymphadenopathy (83 vs. 7), asthenia (76 vs. 25), decreased appetite
(39 vs. 9), hyperhidrosis (31 vs. 9), lethargy (25 vs. 6), and night sweats (17 vs. 3).

In analyses of all unsolicited adverse events in Study 2 from Dose 1 up to the participant unblinding date,
58.2% of study participants had at least 4 months of follow-up after Dose 2. Among participants 16 through
55 years of age who received at least 1 dose of study vaccine, 12,995 of whom received COMIRNATY and
13,026 of whom received placebo, unsolicited adverse events were reported by 4,396 (33.8%) participants in
the COMIRNATY group and 2,136 (16.4%) participants in the placebo group. In a similar analysis in
participants 56 years of age and older that included 8,931 COMIRNATY recipients and 8,895
placebo recipients, unsolicited adverse events were reported by 2,551 (28.6%) participants in the COMIRNATY
group and 1,432 (16.1%) participants in the placebo group. Among participants with confirmed stable HIV
infection that included 100 COMIRNATY recipients and 100 placebo recipients, unsolicited adverse events
were reported by 29 (29%) participants in the COMIRNATY group and 15 (15%) participants in the placebo
group. The higher frequency of reported unsolicited adverse events among COMIRNATY recipients compared
to placebo recipients was primarily attributed to events that are consistent with adverse reactions solicited
among participants in the reactogenicity subset (Table 3 and Table 4).

Throughout the placebo-controlled safety follow-up period, Bell’s palsy (facial paralysis) was reported by
4 participants in the COMIRNATY group and 2 participants in the placebo group. Onset of facial paralysis was
Day 37 after Dose 1 (participant did not receive Dose 2) and Days 3, 9, and 48 after Dose 2. In the placebo
group the onset of facial paralysis was Day 32 and Day 102. Currently available information is insufficient to
determine a causal relationship with the vaccine. In the analysis of blinded, placebo-controlled follow-up, there

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were no other notable patterns or numerical imbalances between treatment groups for specific categories of
non-serious adverse events (including other neurologic or neuro-inflammatory, and thrombotic events) that
would suggest a causal relationship to COMIRNATY. In the analysis of unblinded follow-up, there were no
notable patterns of specific categories of non-serious adverse events that would suggest a causal relationship to
COMIRNATY.

Serious Adverse Events

In Study 2, among participants 16 through 55 years of age who had received at least 1 dose of vaccine or
placebo (COMIRNATY =12,995; placebo = 13,026), serious adverse events from Dose 1 up to the participant
unblinding date in ongoing follow-up were reported by 103 (0.8%) COMIRNATY recipients and 117 (0.9%)
placebo recipients. In a similar analysis, in participants 56 years of age and older (COMIRNATY = 8,931;
placebo = 8,895), serious adverse events were reported by 165 (1.8%) COMIRNATY recipients and 151 (1.7%)
placebo recipients who received at least 1 dose of COMIRNATY or placebo, respectively. In these analyses,
58.2% of study participants had at least 4 months of follow-up after Dose 2. Among participants with confirmed
stable HIV infection serious adverse events from Dose 1 up to the participant unblinding date in ongoing
follow-up were reported by 2 (2%) COMIRNATY recipients and 2 (2%) placebo recipients.

In the analysis of blinded, placebo-controlled follow-up, there were no notable patterns between treatment
groups for specific categories of serious adverse events (including neurologic, neuro-inflammatory, and
thrombotic events) that would suggest a causal relationship to COMIRNATY. In the analysis of unblinded
follow-up, there were no notable patterns of specific categories of serious adverse events that would suggest a
causal relationship to COMIRNATY.

6.2    Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during postmarketing use of COMIRNATY, including
under Emergency Use Authorization. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of
uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to
vaccine exposure.

Cardiac Disorders: myocarditis, pericarditis
Gastrointestinal Disorders: diarrhea, vomiting
Immune System Disorders: severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, and other hypersensitivity reactions
(e.g., rash, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema)
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders: pain in extremity (arm)

8     USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1    Pregnancy

There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to COMIRNATY
during pregnancy. Women who are vaccinated with COMIRNATY during pregnancy are encouraged to enroll
in the registry by visiting https://mothertobaby.org/ongoing-study/covid19-vaccines/.

Risk Summary

All pregnancies have a risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the US general population, the
estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to


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4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Available data on COMIRNATY administered to pregnant women are
insufficient to inform vaccine-associated risks in pregnancy.

A developmental toxicity study has been performed in female rats administered the equivalent of a single
human dose of COMIRNATY on 4 occasions; twice prior to mating and twice during gestation. These studies
revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to the vaccine (see Animal Data).

Data

Animal Data

In a developmental toxicity study, 0.06 mL of a vaccine formulation containing the same quantity of
nucleoside-modified messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) (30 mcg) and other ingredients included in a single
human dose of COMIRNATY was administered to female rats by the intramuscular route on 4 occasions: 21
and 14 days prior to mating, and on gestation days 9 and 20. No vaccine-related adverse effects on female
fertility, fetal development, or postnatal development were reported in the study.

8.2    Lactation

Risk Summary

It is not known whether COMIRNATY is excreted in human milk. Data are not available to assess the effects of
COMIRNATY on the breastfed infant or on milk production/excretion. The developmental and health benefits
of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for COMIRNATY and any
potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from COMIRNATY or from the underlying maternal condition.
For preventive vaccines, the underlying maternal condition is susceptibility to disease prevented by the vaccine.

8.4    Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness of COMIRNATY in individuals 16 through 17 years of age is based on safety and
effectiveness data in this age group and in adults [see Adverse Reactions (6) and Clinical Studies (14.1)].

The safety and effectiveness of COMIRNATY in individuals younger than 16 years of age have not been
established.

8.5    Geriatric Use

Of the total number of COMIRNATY recipients in Study 2 as of March 13, 2021 (N = 22,026),
20.7% (n = 4,552) were 65 years of age and older and 4.2% (n = 925) were 75 years of age and older [see
Clinical Studies (14.1)]. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these
recipients and younger recipients.

11 DESCRIPTION

COMIRNATY (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) is a sterile suspension for injection for intramuscular use.
COMIRNATY is supplied as a frozen suspension in multiple dose vials with gray caps and labels with gray
borders. Each 0.3 mL dose of COMIRNATY supplied in multiple dose vials with gray caps and labels with gray
borders contains 30 mcg of a nucleoside-modified messenger RNA (mRNA) encoding the viral spike (S)
glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2.


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Each 0.3 mL dose of the COMIRNATY supplied in multiple dose vials with gray caps and labels with gray
borders also includes the following ingredients: lipids (0.43 mg
((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hexyldecanoate), 0.05 mg 2-(polyethylene
glycol 2000)-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide, 0.09 mg 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, and 0.19 mg
cholesterol), 0.06 mg tromethamine, 0.4 mg tromethamine hydrochloride, and 31 mg sucrose.

COMIRNATY does not contain preservative.

The vial stoppers are not made with natural rubber latex.

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

The nucleoside-modified mRNA in COMIRNATY is formulated in lipid particles, which enable delivery of the
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.

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

COMIRNATY has not been evaluated for the potential to cause carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, or impairment of
male fertility. In a developmental toxicity study in rats with COMIRNATY there were no vaccine-related
effects on female fertility [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

Efficacy in Participants 16 Years of Age and Older

Study 2 is an ongoing, multicenter, multinational, randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blind, dose-finding,
vaccine candidate–selection, and efficacy study in participants 12 years of age and older. Randomization was
stratified by age: 12 through 15 years of age, 16 through 55 years of age, or 56 years of age and older, with a
minimum of 40% of participants in the ≥56-year stratum. The study excluded participants who were
immunocompromised and those who had previous clinical or microbiological diagnosis of COVID-19.
Participants with preexisting stable disease, defined as disease not requiring significant change in therapy or
hospitalization for worsening disease during the 6 weeks before enrollment, were included as were participants
with known stable infection with HIV, hepatitis C virus (HCV), or hepatitis B virus (HBV).

In Study 2, based on data accrued through March 13, 2021, approximately 44,000 participants 16 years of age
and older were randomized equally and received 2 doses of COMIRNATY or placebo. Participants are planned
to be followed for up to 24 months, for assessments of safety and efficacy against COVID-19.

Overall, among the total participants who received COMIRNATY or placebo, 51.4% or 50.3% were male and
48.6% or 49.7% were female, 79.1% or 79.2% were 16 through 64 years of age, 20.9% or 20.8% were 65 years
of age and older, 81.9% or 82.1% were White, 9.5% or 9.6% were Black or African American, 1.0% or 0.9%
were American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.4% or 4.3% were Asian, 0.3% or 0.2% Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander, 25.6% or 25.4% were Hispanic/Latino, 73.9% or 74.1% were non-Hispanic/Latino, 0.5% or
0.5% did not report ethnicity, 46.0% or 45.7% had comorbidities [participants who have 1 or more
comorbidities that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 disease: defined as subjects who had at least 1 of the

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Charlson comorbidity index category or body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2], respectively. The mean age at
vaccination was 49.8 or 49.7 years and median age was 51.0 or 51.0 in participants who received
COMIRNATY or placebo, respectively.

Efficacy Against COVID-19

The population for the analysis of the protocol pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint included
36,621 participants 12 years of age and older (18,242 in the COMIRNATY group and 18,379 in the placebo
group) who did not have evidence of prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 through 7 days after the second dose.
The population in the protocol pre-specified primary efficacy analysis included all participants 12 years of age
and older who had been enrolled from July 27, 2020, and followed for the development of COVID-19 through
November 14, 2020. Participants 18 through 55 years of age and 56 years of age and older began enrollment
from July 27, 2020, 16 through 17 years of age began enrollment from September 16, 2020, and 12 through
15 years of age began enrollment from October 15, 2020.

For participants without evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection prior to 7 days after Dose 2, vaccine efficacy
against confirmed COVID-19 occurring at least 7 days after Dose 2 was 95.0% (95% credible interval: 90.3,
97.6), which met the pre-specified success criterion. The case split was 8 COVID-19 cases in the
COMIRNATY group compared to 162 COVID-19 cases in the placebo group.

The population for the updated vaccine efficacy analysis included participants 16 years of age and older who
had been enrolled from July 27, 2020, and followed for the development of COVID-19 during blinded
placebo-controlled follow-up through March 13, 2021, representing up to 6 months of follow-up after Dose 2.
There were 12,796 (60.8%) participants in the COMIRNATY group and 12,449 (58.7%) in the placebo group
followed for ≥4 months after Dose 2 in the blinded placebo-controlled follow-up period.

SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern identified from COVID-19 cases in this study include B.1.1.7 (Alpha) and
B.1.351 (Beta). Representation of identified variants among cases in vaccine versus placebo recipients did not
suggest decreased vaccine effectiveness against these variants.

The updated vaccine efficacy information is presented in Table 5.

Table 5: Vaccine Efficacy – First COVID-19 Occurrence From 7 Days After Dose 2, by Age
            Subgroup – Participants 16 Years of Age and Older Without Evidence of Infection and
            Participants With or Without Evidence of Infection Prior to 7 Days After Dose 2 – Evaluable
            Efficacy (7 Days) Population During the Placebo-Controlled Follow-up Period
       First COVID-19 occurrence from 7 days after Dose 2 in participants without evidence of prior
                                           SARS-CoV-2 infection*
                                     COMIRNATY                      Placebo
                                       N =19,993
                                         a
                                                                   Na=20,118
                                          Cases                       Cases
                                           n1b                         n1b            Vaccine Efficacy %
Subgroup                         Surveillance Time (n2 )
                                                   c   d
                                                            Surveillance Time (n2 )
                                                                              c    d
                                                                                           (95% CIe)
                                            77                         833                    91.1
All participants                      6.092 (19,711)             5.857 (19,741)           (88.8, 93.1)
                                            70                         709                    90.5
 16 through 64 years                  4.859 (15,519)             4.654 (15,515)           (87.9, 92.7)
                                             7                         124                    94.5
 65 years and older                    1.233 (4192)               1.202 (4226)            (88.3, 97.8)


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  First COVID-19 occurrence from 7 days after Dose 2 in participants with or without* evidence of prior
                                        SARS-CoV-2 infection
                                 COMIRNATY                         Placebo
                                    N =21,047
                                      a
                                                                  Na=21,210
                                       Cases                        Cases
                                        n1b
                                                                     n1b            Vaccine Efficacy %
Subgroup                      Surveillance Time (n2 )
                                               c    d
                                                          Surveillance Timec (n2d)        (95% CIe)
                                         81                          854                     90.9
All participants                  6.340 (20,533)                6.110 (20,595)           (88.5, 92.8)
                                         74                          726                     90.2
 16 through 64 years              5.073 (16,218)                4.879 (16,269)           (87.5, 92.4)
                                         7                           128                     94.7
 65 years and older                1.267 (4315)                  1.232 (4326)            (88.7, 97.9)
Note: Confirmed cases were determined by Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and at least 1 symptom
consistent with COVID-19 (symptoms included: fever; new or increased cough; new or increased shortness of breath; chills; new or
increased muscle pain; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; diarrhea; vomiting).
* Participants who had no evidence of past SARS-CoV-2 infection (i.e., N-binding antibody [serum] negative at Visit 1 and
    SARS-CoV-2 not detected by NAAT [nasal swab] at Visits 1 and 2), and had negative NAAT (nasal swab) at any unscheduled visit
    prior to 7 days after Dose 2 were included in the analysis.
a. N = Number of participants in the specified group.
b. n1 = Number of participants meeting the endpoint definition.
c. Total surveillance time in 1000 person-years for the given endpoint across all participants within each group at risk for the endpoint.
    Time period for COVID-19 case accrual is from 7 days after Dose 2 to the end of the surveillance period.
d. n2 = Number of participants at risk for the endpoint.
e. Two-sided confidence interval (CI) for vaccine efficacy is derived based on the Clopper and Pearson method adjusted to the
    surveillance time.

Subgroup analyses of vaccine efficacy (although limited by small numbers of cases in some subgroups) did not
suggest meaningful differences in efficacy across genders, ethnic groups, geographies, or for participants with
obesity or medical comorbidities associated with high risk of severe COVID-19.

Efficacy Against Severe COVID-19

Efficacy analyses of secondary efficacy endpoints supported benefit of COMIRNATY in preventing severe
COVID-19. Vaccine efficacy against severe COVID-19 is presented only for participants with or without prior
SARS-CoV-2 infection (Table 6) as the COVID-19 case counts in participants without prior SARS-CoV-2
infection were the same as those in participants with or without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in both the
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Table 6: Vaccine Efficacy – First Severe COVID-19 Occurrence in Participants 16 Years of Age and
           Older With or Without* Prior SARS-CoV-2 Infection Based on Protocol† or Centers for
           Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‡ Definition From 7 Days After Dose 2 – Evaluable
           Efficacy (7 Days) Population During the Placebo-Controlled Follow-up
                           Vaccine Efficacy – First Severe COVID-19 Occurrence
                                      COMIRNATY                    Placebo
                                            Cases                   Cases
                                             n1 a
                                                                     n1a           Vaccine Efficacy %
                                  Surveillance Time (n2 ) Surveillance Timeb (n2c)
                                                     b   c
                                                                                        (95% CId)
                                               1                      21                   95.3
 7 days after Dose 2d                   6.353 (20,540)          6.237 (20,629)          (70.9, 99.9)
              Vaccine Efficacy – First Severe COVID-19 Occurrence Based on CDC Definition
                                      COMIRNATY                    Placebo
                                            Cases                   Cases
                                             n1a                     n1a           Vaccine Efficacy %
                                  Surveillance Time (n2 ) Surveillance Time (n2 )
                                                     b   c                   b  c
                                                                                        (95% CId)
                                               0                      31                    100
 7 days after Dose 2d
                                        6.345 (20,513)          6.225 (20,593)         (87.6, 100.0)
Note: Confirmed cases were determined by Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and at least 1 symptom
consistent with COVID-19 (symptoms included: fever; new or increased cough; new or increased shortness of breath; chills; new or
increased muscle pain; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; diarrhea; vomiting).
* Participants who had no evidence of past SARS-CoV-2 infection (i.e., N-binding antibody [serum] negative at Visit 1 and
    SARS-CoV-2 not detected by NAAT [nasal swab] at Visits 1 and 2), and had negative NAAT (nasal swab) at any unscheduled visit
    prior to 7 days after Dose 2 were included in the analysis.
†
  Severe illness from COVID-19 is defined in the protocol as confirmed COVID-19 and presence of at least 1 of the following:
     • Clinical signs at rest indicative of severe systemic illness (respiratory rate ≥30 breaths per minute, heart rate ≥125 beats per
          minute, saturation of oxygen ≤93% on room air at sea level, or ratio of arterial oxygen partial pressure to fractional inspired
          oxygen <300 mm Hg);
     • Respiratory failure [defined as needing high-flow oxygen, noninvasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal
          membrane oxygenation (ECMO)];
     • Evidence of shock (systolic blood pressure <90 mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure <60 mm Hg, or requiring vasopressors);
     • Significant acute renal, hepatic, or neurologic dysfunction;
     • Admission to an Intensive Care Unit;
     • Death.
‡
  Severe illness from COVID-19 as defined by CDC is confirmed COVID-19 and presence of at least 1 of the following:
     • Hospitalization;
     • Admission to the Intensive Care Unit;
     • Intubation or mechanical ventilation;
     • Death.
a. n1 = Number of participants meeting the endpoint definition.
b. Total surveillance time in 1000 person-years for the given endpoint across all participants within each group at risk for the endpoint.
    Time period for COVID-19 case accrual is from 7 days after Dose 2 to the end of the surveillance period.
c. n2 = Number of participants at risk for the endpoint.
d. Two-side confidence interval (CI) for vaccine efficacy is derived based on the Clopper and Pearson method adjusted to the
    surveillance time.

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

COMIRNATY Suspension for Intramuscular Injection, multiple dose vials with gray caps and labels with gray
borders are supplied in a carton containing 10 multiple dose vials (NDC 0069-2025-10) or 25 multiple dose
vials (NDC 0069-2025-25).

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During storage, minimize exposure to room light, and avoid exposure to direct sunlight and ultraviolet light.

Do not refreeze thawed vials.

Vial Storage Prior to Use

Cartons of COMIRNATY multiple dose vials with gray caps and labels with gray borders will arrive frozen at
ultra-cold conditions in thermal containers with dry ice.

Once received, frozen vials may be immediately transferred to the refrigerator [2ºC to 8ºC (35ºF to 46ºF)],
thawed and stored for up to 10 weeks. The 10-week refrigerated expiry date should be recorded on the carton at
the time of transfer. A carton of 10 vials may take up to 6 hours to thaw at this temperature.

Alternatively, frozen vials may be stored in an ultra-low temperature freezer at -90ºC to -60ºC (-130ºF to -76ºF).
Do not store vials at -25°C to -15°C (-13°F to 5°F). Once vials are thawed, they should not be refrozen.

If cartons of COMIRNATY multiple dose vials with gray caps and labels with gray borders are received at 2°C
to 8°C, they should be stored at 2°C to 8°C. Check that the carton has been updated to reflect the 10-week
refrigerated expiry date.

Regardless of storage condition, the vaccine should not be used after the expiration date printed on the vial and
cartons.

Vial Storage During Use

If not previously thawed at 2ºC to 8ºC (35ºF to 46ºF), allow vials to thaw at room temperature [up to 25ºC
(77ºF)] for 30 minutes.

COMIRNATY multiple dose vials with gray caps and labels with gray borders may be stored at room
temperature [8°C to 25°C (46°F to 77°F)] for a total of 12 hours prior to the first puncture. After first puncture,
the vial should be held between 2ºC to 25°C (35°F to 77°F). Vials should be discarded 12 hours after first
puncture.

DO NOT DILUTE PRIOR TO USE.

Transportation of Vials

If local redistribution is needed, vials may be transported at -90°C to -60°C (-130°F to -76°F), or at 2°C to 8°C
(35°F to 46°F).

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Inform vaccine recipient of the potential benefits and risks of vaccination with COMIRNATY.

Inform vaccine recipient of the importance of completing the 2 dose vaccination series.

There is a pregnancy exposure registry for COMIRNATY. Encourage individuals exposed to COMIRNATY
around the time of conception or during pregnancy to register by visiting https://mothertobaby.org/ongoing-
study/covid19-vaccines/.


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Advise vaccine recipient to report any adverse events to their healthcare provider or to the Vaccine Adverse
Event Reporting System at 1-800-822-7967 and www.vaers.hhs.gov.

This product’s labeling may have been updated. For the most recent prescribing information, please visit
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/.


Manufactured for
BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH
An der Goldgrube 12
55131 Mainz, Germany




Manufactured by
Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017


LAB-1490-0.3

US Govt. License No. 2229




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