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US FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna
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Fusion42 · 6 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US FDA has approved Moderna's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, with the company committing to further clinical studies in adults aged 65 and above to confirm efficacy.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 12 sources have reported it between 6 Aug 2026 and 27 Aug 2026.
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The FDA approval opens a new route in flu vaccines for biotech startups working on mRNA technology; you need to start positioning for collaborations or product pivots in this growing space.
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12 sources · first reported 6 Aug 2026 · latest 27 Aug 2026
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