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New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine

Moderna said the shot reduced flu cases by 27% in a 40,000-person study and won accelerated approval for seniors.

  • In WASHINGTON, The FDA approved Moderna's new flu vaccine for adults age 50 or older, marking the first use of Nobel Prize-winning mRNA technology for influenza immunization.
  • Vaccines developed with Nobel Prize-winning mRNA technology offer faster production timelines than other methods, enabling Moderna to adapt quickly if the flu virus mutates.
  • A study of 40,000 people aged 50 to 64 found the vaccine reduced flu cases by about 27%, while The FDA granted accelerated approval for people 65 or older.
  • Following a public dispute earlier this year involving Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Moderna expects the new vaccine to be available soon at select retailers.
  • While the shot caused temporary reactions including injection site pain and fever, Moderna data showed no major safety issues, providing a new option for Americans ahead of fall vaccination season.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first messenger RNA-based flu vaccine in the United States. It is called mFlusive (or mRNA-1010) and will be applied to people over 50 years of age. Moderna, the pharmacist who developed it, reported that on Wednesday, August 5, a committee ... Continue reading "FDA approves the first messenger RNA-based flu vaccine: what it consists of" The post FDA approves the first messenger RNA-based flu v…

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It will "hit" all forms of influenza • The new preparation is indicated for people over 50 years of age The post In Friday's "NEWS": New generation vaccine appeared first on in.gr.

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The Washington Post broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
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