JOHNSON AND JOHNSON/JANSSEN: JCOVDEN

Characteristics of COVID-19 Vaccines in Relation to Pregnancy and Lactation

The information provided below is for readers based in the United States of America. Readers outside of the United States of America should seek the information from local sources.

The Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for use under an EUA for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 18 years of age and older for whom other FDA-authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccines are not accessible or clinically appropriate, and in individuals 18 years of age and older who elect to receive the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine because they would otherwise not receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine is a suspension for intramuscular injection. Primary Vaccination The primary vaccination regimen for the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine is a single-dose (0.5 mL). Booster Dose A first booster dose (0.5 mL) of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered at least 2 months after completion of primary vaccination with an authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.

For the most recent Fact Sheets, please see www.janssencovid19vaccine.com. For information on clinical trials that are testing the use of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine for active immunization against COVID-19, please see www.clinicaltrials.gov.

For COVID-19 Vaccine policies for pregnant and lactating people worldwide, please see, Pregnancy and Lactation Positions by Country for the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine (Janssen)