COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech: Swissmedic approves third vaccination for certain population groups
Bern, 26.10.2021 - Following the approval of the corresponding applications Swissmedic is adapting the prescribing information for the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines from Moderna (Spikevax®) and Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty®). People at especially high risk can receive a booster dose of a vaccine in order to remain adequately protected against severe episodes of COVID-19. In contrast to the Comirnaty vaccine, this booster vaccination with Spikevax is administered as a half dose. Patients with a compromised immune system can receive a third vaccine dose.