Resources to help you stay protected and keep you doing your thing
Resources
Here are some useful resources to help talk to your pharmacist or doctor, including a downloadable guide and frequently asked questions.
NUVAXOVID Discussion Guide
Use this guide to get informed and start a conversation about NUVAXOVID with your pharmacist or doctor.
NUVAXOVID Patient Brochure
This is a brochure you can consult for key facts about NUVAXOVID.
Frequently asked questions
About NUVAXOVID
A: NUVAXOVID is the only protein-based, non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine that helps protect you against severe illness from the virus.
A: NUVAXOVID teaches your immune system to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19 without using the live virus. As a protein-based vaccine, NUVAXOVID provides a copy of part of the virus (the spike protein) directly to your immune system. Your immune system makes antibodies against the protein, which help your body fight the COVID-19 virus and protect you.
Safety and Side Effects
A: NUVAXOVID was tested in large and rigorous clinical trials and has been approved by the FDA.
A: In clinical trials, the majority of side effects were mild to moderate and would not prevent daily activities, according to FDA grading. Learn more about the side effect profile of NUVAXOVID here.
A: Serious side effects are rare. There is a remote chance that NUVAXOVID could cause a severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic reaction would usually occur within a few minutes to 1 hour after getting the vaccine. There is a remote chance that myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) or pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart) can occur.
Getting NUVAXOVID
A: NUVAXOVID is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in adults 65+. It is also indicated for people 12-64 years of age who have at least 1 underlying condition that puts them at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if it's right for you.
A: Numerous medical authorities support administering a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as your flu shot.
A: You can receive NUVAXOVID regardless of which COVID-19 vaccine you've had in the past.
It’s approved as both a primary dose or updated yearly shot.
A: Use our vaccine locator to find NUVAXOVID near you.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about NUVAXOVID, the only protein‑based, non‑mRNA COVID‑19 vaccine.
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Important Safety Information
You or your child should not get NUVAXOVID if you had a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose of NUVAXOVID or to any of its ingredients.
There is a remote chance that the vaccine could cause a severe allergic reaction, which would usually occur within a few minutes to one hour after getting a dose. For this reason, the vaccination provider may ask you or your child to stay at the place where you or your child received the vaccine for monitoring after vaccination. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include: difficulty breathing, swelling of the face and throat, a fast heartbeat, a bad rash all over the body and/or dizziness and weakness.
Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart) have occurred in some people who have received NUVAXOVID. The chance of having this occur is very low. You should seek medical attention right away if you or your child have any of the following symptoms after receiving the vaccine: chest pain; shortness of breath; feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering, or pounding heart.
Other side effects reported in clinical trials and/or post-approval use of NUVAXOVID include: Injection site reactions (pain/tenderness, swelling, redness and itching), fatigue or generally feeling unwell, muscle pain, headache, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, allergic reactions such as hives and swelling of the face, swollen lymph nodes, paresthesia (unusual feeling in the skin such as tingling or a crawling feeling), and hypoesthesia (decreased feeling or sensitivity, especially in the skin).
Indication
NUVAXOVID is a vaccine to protect against COVID-19 for people who are:
- 65 years of age and older, or
- 12 years through 64 years of age at high risk for severe COVID-19
Vaccination with NUVAXOVID may not protect all people who receive the vaccine.
NUVAXOVID does not contain SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. NUVAXOVID cannot give you or your child COVID-19.
Learn more about Sanofi's commitment to fighting counterfeit drugs.
Important Safety Information
You or your child should not get NUVAXOVID if you had a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose of NUVAXOVID or to any of its ingredients.
There is a remote chance that the vaccine could cause a severe allergic reaction, which would usually occur within a few minutes to one hour after getting a dose. For this reason, the vaccination provider may ask you or your child to stay at the place where you or your child received the vaccine for monitoring after vaccination. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include: difficulty breathing, swelling of the face and throat, a fast heartbeat, a bad rash all over the body and/or dizziness and weakness.
Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart) have occurred in some people who have received NUVAXOVID. The chance of having this occur is very low. You should seek medical attention right away if you or your child have any of the following symptoms after receiving the vaccine: chest pain; shortness of breath; feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering, or pounding heart.
Other side effects reported in clinical trials and/or post-approval use of NUVAXOVID include: Injection site reactions (pain/tenderness, swelling, redness and itching), fatigue or generally feeling unwell, muscle pain, headache, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, allergic reactions such as hives and swelling of the face, swollen lymph nodes, paresthesia (unusual feeling in the skin such as tingling or a crawling feeling), and hypoesthesia (decreased feeling or sensitivity, especially in the skin).
Indication
NUVAXOVID is a vaccine to protect against COVID-19 for people who are:
- 65 years of age and older, or
- 12 years through 64 years of age at high risk for severe COVID-19
Vaccination with NUVAXOVID may not protect all people who receive the vaccine.
NUVAXOVID does not contain SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. NUVAXOVID cannot give you or your child COVID-19.
Learn more about Sanofi's commitment to fighting counterfeit drugs.
Important Safety Information
You or your child should not get NUVAXOVID if you had a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose of NUVAXOVID or to any of its ingredients.
There is a remote chance that the vaccine could cause a severe allergic reaction, which would usually occur within a few minutes to one hour after getting a dose. For this reason, the vaccination provider may ask you or your child to stay at the place where you or your child received the vaccine for monitoring after vaccination. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include: difficulty breathing, swelling of the face and throat, a fast heartbeat, a bad rash all over the body and/or dizziness and weakness.
Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart) have occurred in some people who have received NUVAXOVID. The chance of having this occur is very low. You should seek medical attention right away if you or your child have any of the following symptoms after receiving the vaccine: chest pain; shortness of breath; feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering, or pounding heart.
Other side effects reported in clinical trials and/or post-approval use of NUVAXOVID include: Injection site reactions (pain/tenderness, swelling, redness and itching), fatigue or generally feeling unwell, muscle pain, headache, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, allergic reactions such as hives and swelling of the face, swollen lymph nodes, paresthesia (unusual feeling in the skin such as tingling or a crawling feeling), and hypoesthesia (decreased feeling or sensitivity, especially in the skin).
Indication
NUVAXOVID is a vaccine to protect against COVID-19 for people who are:
- 65 years of age and older, or
- 12 years through 64 years of age at high risk for severe COVID-19
Vaccination with NUVAXOVID may not protect all people who receive the vaccine.
NUVAXOVID does not contain SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. NUVAXOVID cannot give you or your child COVID-19.
Learn more about Sanofi's commitment to fighting counterfeit drugs.