• The Pfizer vaccine received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Saturday, December 12.
• The Pfizer vaccine is available for individuals 16 years of age and older.
• Individuals should talk to their healthcare provider before getting the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine; this includes telling their provider about all medical conditions, including if you:
  • have any allergies
  • have a fever
  • have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner
  • are immunocompromised or are on a medicine that affects your immune system
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
  • are breastfeeding
  • have received another COVID-19 vaccine
• Individuals should not get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine if you:
  • had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine
  • had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of this vaccine
  • **this does not include individuals with seasonal allergies, etc.
• Pregnant/Breastfeeding Individuals:
  • If an individual is pregnant or breastfeeding, they should discuss their options with their healthcare provider
• In clinical trials, approximately 20,000 individuals 16 years of age and older have received at least 1 dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
• Side effects that have been reported with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine include:
  • injection site pain
  • tiredness
  • headache
  • muscle pain
  • chills
  • joint pain
  • fever
  • injection site swelling
  • injection site redness
  • nausea
  • feeling unwell
  • swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy)
• There is no information on the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine with other vaccines.

Further Information:

• Additional information on the Pfizer vaccine can be found at: http://www.cvdvaccine.com/
• Full Pfizer education document: http://labeling.pfizer.com/ShowLabeling.aspx?id=14471&format=pdf&#page=13