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RNA researcher on the basics of how mRNA vaccines are made and work

In light of recent wins for mRNA vaccine makers, UCSC RNA Center Co-Director Jeremy Sanford describes the versatility of the mRNA platform and how it quickens vaccine production
Science News

Here’s what the first mRNA flu vaccine could mean for flu season

Compared with standard flu shots, Moderna’s mFlusiva generates stronger, longer-lasting immunity and is more effective at preventing infection, data show.

What To Know About The New, More Effective Flu Shot For Adults 50 And Over

The new mRNA vaccine provides more protection than the standard flu shot.

FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

For older adults, the flu vaccine could look a little different this year.
Associated Press

FDA panel backs first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology

A new kind of flu vaccine moved a step closer to the U.S. market Thursday as federal health advisers recommended approval of the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. The Food and Drug Administration is ...

First mRNA-based flu shot approved in US - despite RFK Jr’s objections

First mRNA-based flu shot approved in US - despite RFK Jr’s objections to the science - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr pulled $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development last year - the medical community said the U.