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FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine for Adults 50 and Older
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA has approved the first mRNA flu vaccine specifically for adults aged 50 and older, marking a regulatory milestone in influenza vaccination.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Health.
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Adult vaccine makers must move fast to update or compete with new mRNA flu shots targeting over-50s. This opens a new market niche that's now validated for mRNA approaches.
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