Spikevax (2026-2027) PF (cvx 312) (2026-2027)

COVID-19 is a serious illness caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). COVID-19 spreads from one person to another through the air.

COVID-19 can impact your lungs or other organs. Symptoms can be mild or severe and may include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, tiredness, body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, runny or stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Spikevax vaccine is used to help prevent COVID-19 in people who have never been vaccinated before or who have already had a COVID-19 vaccine.

Spikevax vaccine is used to prevent COVID-19 in people:

• age 65 and older; or
• 12 years through 64 years of age and at high risk for severe COVID-19.

The COVID-19 vaccine does not contain coronavirus and cannot give you COVID-19. This vaccine will not treat an active COVID-19 infection.

Like any vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine may not protect every person from the disease.

Getting infected with COVID-19 may be much more harmful to your health than getting this vaccine.

You should not get this vaccine if you have had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of Spikevax, MNEXSPIKE, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or if you have had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in this vaccine.

If you are infected with COVID-19, are waiting for test results, or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19: you may not be able to receive this vaccine until you have no symptoms and/or your required quarantine period has ended. Getting this vaccine will not make you less contagious to others if you are infected with COVID-19 but do not have symptoms.

Ask your doctor if you are unsure about any COVID-19 treatments you have received.

Tell your vaccination provider if you:

• have any allergies;
• have had inflammation in or around your heart (myocarditis or pericarditis);
• have a fever;
• have bleeding problems or are using a blood thinner;
• have a weak immune system due to disease or certain medicines (this vaccine may not work as well if you are immunosuppressed);
• are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding;
• have received any other COVID-19 vaccine or if you are scheduled to receive a vaccine; or
• have fainted after receiving an injection.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

The vaccination provider may want to observe you for a short period after the injection, to ensure you do not have an allergic reaction or faint. You will receive prompt treatment if there is a reaction right after getting the vaccine.

You should not receive this vaccine if you had an allergic reaction to any dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The doctor or vaccination provider will decide if you can safely get this vaccine.

Not all possible side effects are known. Being infected with COVID-19 may be much more harmful to your health than getting this vaccine.

Some people (most often males aged 12 to 24 years) who received this vaccine experienced inflammation of the heart muscle or the lining around the heart after vaccination, usually within the first week. Seek medical help immediately if you experience the following symptoms, especially within the first two weeks:

• chest pain;
• shortness of breath; or
• rapid or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest.

Common side effects of Spikevax (2026-2027) PF (cvx 312) may include:

• pain, redness, hardness, or swelling at the injection site;
• fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, feeling tired;
• swelling or tenderness under the arm where the injection was given; or
• headache, muscle pain, joint pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report vaccine side effects to the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-822-7967.

You can also use a smartphone program called V-safe to communicate with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about any health issues you experience after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine: www.cdc.gov/vsafe

Read all vaccine information sheets provided to you.

Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle.

Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine in people at least 12 years old is given:

• unvaccinated individuals: a single dose of Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine;
• people who have already received a dose of any COVID-19 vaccine: a single dose of Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine is given at least 2 months after the last dose of any COVID-19 vaccine.

The doctor or vaccination provider will determine whether an immunocompromised person needs additional doses.

Keep using infection control methods when you are in public or around others who may not have been vaccinated. This includes social distancing, hand-washing, using protective face covering, disinfecting surfaces you touch a lot, and not sharing personal items with others.

Receiving a COVID-19 vaccine will not cause you to test positive on a coronavirus test. However, once the body develops immunity to COVID-19, you could test positive on an antibody test (a test to detect immunity in the body from previous exposure to coronavirus).

It is not known how long this vaccine will protect you from infection with COVID-19. It also is not known how long immunity will last in a person who's been infected with and recovered from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccine is still being studied and all of its risks are not yet known. Updated federal public health recommendations may be found at https://www.cdc.gov/covid/index.html

Contact your vaccination provider or health department if you miss a dose.

An overdose of this vaccine is unlikely to happen.

Do not receive other vaccines without first asking for medical advice.

Before getting this vaccine, inform your vaccination provider about all other vaccines you have received. Other drugs may impact this vaccine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Let your doctor know about all other medicines you are using.