FDA Approves New Flu Shot Using COVID-Era Tech—Here’s Who Can Get It
The FDA approved a new flu vaccine called mFlusiva that uses technology developed during the COVID pandemic. The vaccine is available for adults 50 and older. A CDC advisory committee's recommendation is needed for insurance coverage, though that committee hasn't met yet due to legal disputes.
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18 sourcesModerna Gets FDA Approval For mRNA Flu Vaccine, But CDC Input Still Uncertain
FDA Approves First Flu Shot Using Same Technology as COVID Vaccines
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32 sourcesMass. health experts explain why Moderna's new flu vaccine is ‘more accurate’ than current ones
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2 developments- Aug 6New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine
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