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May as Well Get COVID and Flu Shots on the Same Day, Study Says

Coadministration was not associated with an increased risk of side effects ...

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

A new kind of flu vaccine is moving a step closer to the U.S. market.

How a military vaccine reversal was followed by a major flu outbreak

Since 1945, the U.S. military mandated flu vaccines—until Hegseth changed things earlier this year.

FDA panel recommends mRNA flu vaccine for older adults

A first-of-its-kind flu shot is one step closer to being available to the public after a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine for ...

Key FDA committee unanimously recommends its first vaccine since 2023

All nine members of the committee unanimously voted to recommend Moderna's new mRNA influenza vaccine for adults 50 and over.
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In shift, Pentagon grants flu vaccine exceptions to military services, some federal agencies

The Pentagon has updated their guidance on influenza vaccinations, giving select forces and agencies exceptions to the ...
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Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine is more effective than the standard shot in a late-stage trial

The efficacy of flu shots is not always the same and it’s not always optimal. Some years, they can reduce the risk of illness by as little as 20% to 30%. Messenger RNA technology, or mRNA, is widely ...