Types of COVID-19 Vaccines
Two types of COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for use in the United States:
mRNA vaccines
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) is authorized for children ages 6 months-11 years; SPIKEVAX is the licensed Moderna product for people ages 12 years and older. These vaccines are hereafter referred to as 2024-2025 Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) is authorized for children ages 6 months-11 years; COMIRNATY is the licensed Pfizer-BioNTech product for people ages 12 years and older. These vaccines are hereafter referred to as 2024-2025 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
Protein subunit vaccine
- Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2024-2025 Formula) is authorized for people ages 12 years and older. It is hereafter referred to as 2024-2025 Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html
Page last reviewed: November 12, 2024
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases