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Sep 8, 2026

FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine for Adults 50 and Older

Moderna's mFLUSIVA becomes the first mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine to receive FDA approval.

Sep 8, 2026·4 sources

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▪mRNA flu vaccines will prove more effective than traditional flu shots at preventing seasonal influenza
▪FDA approved Moderna's mFLUSIVA on August 5, 2026, the first mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine
▪The vaccine is approved for adults 50 and older, the age group that accounts for most flu deaths

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Drug Approval and Clinical Trials1 Vaccine development and innovation1 Vaccines and Immunization Policy1

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