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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula) Authorized For Individuals 6 Months through 11 Years of Age

 

On September 11, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to include the 2023-2024 formula. The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula) includes a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant XBB.1.5 of SARS-CoV-2. The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula) is authorized for all doses administered to individuals 6 months through 11 years of age to prevent COVID-19. The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent is no longer authorized for use in the United States.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula) is authorized for use as follows:

Individuals 6 months through 4 years of age:

  • Unvaccinated individuals: Two doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula) are administered. The second dose is administered 1 month after the first.
  • Individuals who have received one dose of any Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, including Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent: A single dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula) is administered 1 month after the previous dose.
  • Individuals who have received two or more doses of any Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, including Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent: A single dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula) is administered at least 2 months after the last previous dose.

Individuals 5 years through 11 years of age, regardless of vaccination status:

  • A single dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula). If previously vaccinated with any COVID-19 vaccine, administer at least 2 months after receipt of the last previous dose of any COVID-19 vaccine.

Immunocompromised individuals 6 months through 11 years of age:

  • Complete at least a three-dose series with a COVID-19 vaccine, each dose one month apart.  At least one dose should be with a COVID-19 vaccine (2023-2024 Formula).

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets and Materials

Material Audience Last Updated
Fact Sheet Recipient and Caregiver September 11, 2023
Fact Sheet Healthcare Providers November 1, 2023
Dear Healthcare Provider Letter Healthcare Professionals November 1, 2023
Dear Healthcare Provider Letter Healthcare Professionals September 11, 2023

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Regulatory Information (Emergency Use Authorization)

Information Date
Granting Letter November 1, 2023
Granting Letter October 13, 2023
Decision Memorandum September 11, 2023
Letter of Authorization (Reissued) September 11, 2023

Federal Register Notices

Translations of the Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers

 

 
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