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August 6, 2026
FDA Approves First mRNA-Based Flu Vaccine
- The mFLUSIVA vaccine is designed for individuals over 50, who face the highest flu-related risks.
- This mRNA technology allows for faster production and adaptation to flu strains.
- The vaccine's approval comes after a controversial funding cut by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for mRNA research.
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- FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccineAug 6, 2026 at 10:39 AM · The Hill
- First mRNA-based flu shot approved in US - despite RFK Jr’s objections to the scienceAug 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM · Independent