Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine more effective than standard shot in late-stage trial

An mRNA-based flu shot could make a huge difference in flu prevention, allowing scientists to pick a better strain match.
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Phase 3 trial finds Moderna mRNA flu vaccine outperforms standard vaccine in older adults

The findings arrive after a swirl of regulatory uncertainty surrounding the trivalent (three-strain) vaccine, mRNA-1010.
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Trivalent mRNA flu shot more effective than standard vaccines

Randomized trial shows superiority in adults 50 and older ...

A bird flu vaccine for humans is being trialled – here’s how it works

The first ever avian influenza vaccine recently started trials in the UK. This marks a milestone in the prevention of bird flu infections in humans. The vaccine targets the H5N1 flu strain, which ...
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Flu season is here: Should you get the shot?

While it is recommended for most people, it is particularly important for: Yes. Influenza viruses change over time, which is ...
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Now you can give yourself a flu vaccine at home. Should you try it?

If you have a fear of needles and are nervous about getting the flu shot, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 25% of adults have a strong fear of needles. Enter FluMist, the nasal flu vaccine.

Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine outperforms standard shot in late-stage trial

Moderna's mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine worked better than conventional flu shots in a late-stage international trial of ...