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

6 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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6 August 2026

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Biotech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine mFlusiva for adults 50 and older, marking the first mRNA flu shot designed to improve effectiveness and speed of adaptation to new flu strains.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 6 sources have reported it between 6 Aug 2026 and 8 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face new competition from a faster-to-update mRNA flu vaccine approved for older adults, forcing quick adaptation if your product targets this demographic or vaccine technology. This approval signals accelerating acceptance of mRNA beyond COVID, opening doors for mRNA developers.

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6 sources · first reported 6 Aug 2026 · latest 8 Aug 2026

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