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Note: The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in individuals 16 years of age and older.

The Pfizer vaccine continues to be available for individuals 5 through 15 years of age under the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are available for use in individuals 18 years of age and older under the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization. The emergency use of these products is only authorized for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of the medical product under Section 564(b)(1) of the Food Drug & Cosmetic Act unless the declaration is terminated or authorization revoked sooner.