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United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter12 hr. ago

US FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first mRNA-based influenza vaccine developed by Moderna. This marks a significant advancement in vaccine technology, offering a new approach to seasonal flu prevention. The approval comes after extensive clinical trials demonstrating the vaccine's safety and efficacy. Moderna's vaccine utilizes messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, which was previously used for the COVID-19 vaccines. Public health officials are optimistic about the potential benefits of this innovation in reducing flu-related illnesses and hospitalizations.

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Reuters logoReutersIndependentCenter12 hr. ago
US FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first mRNA-based influenza vaccine developed by Moderna. This marks a significant advancement in vaccine technology, offering a new approach to seasonal flu prevention. The approval comes after extensive clinical trials demonstrating the vaccine's safety and efficacy. Moderna's vaccine utilizes messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, which was previously used for the COVID-19 vaccines. Public health officials are optimistic about the potential benefits of this innovation in reducing flu-related illnesses and hospitalizations.

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