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FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine
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Fusion42 · 8 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Moderna’s mFlusiva has become the first mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine approved by the FDA for adults aged 50 and older, with availability expected for the 2026-2027 flu season.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 9 sources have reported it between 6 Aug 2026 and 7 Aug 2026.
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You can now design flu vaccines using mRNA technology for older adults, opening a new route to market that Moderna just proved viable. This approval shifts vaccine development pathways and accelerates timelines in infectious disease prevention.
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9 sources · first reported 6 Aug 2026 · latest 7 Aug 2026
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