F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine

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1. Thu, 6 August 2026

   20 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories02:24
     F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine

     F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine in Win for Moderna After Arduous Process WSJ A new type of flu shot is coming after FDA approves mRNA-based vaccine The Washington Post U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech NPR FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine CNN

   • Google News - Top Stories02:25
     FDA approves 1st mRNA flu shot, from Moderna

     FDA approves 1st mRNA flu shot, from Moderna NBC News A new type of flu shot is coming after FDA approves mRNA-based vaccine The Washington Post FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine CNN U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech NPR F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times

   • cbsnews.com03:07first to report
     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.

   • abcnews.com03:59
     FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine

     The Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine on Wednesday.

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     • abc7chicago.com6 Aug, 09:33their copy
     • abc11.com6 Aug, 09:33their copy
   • Euronews04:00
     Medicines watchdog approves first-ever mRNA-based flu shot in the US

     The US medicines regulator approved the first-ever mRNA-based vaccine in the US against flu for seniors.

   • Google News - Top Stories05:26
     A new type of flu shot is coming after FDA approves mRNA-based vaccine

     A new type of flu shot is coming after FDA approves mRNA-based vaccine The Washington Post F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine ABC7 New York FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine in Win for Moderna After Arduous Review WSJ U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech NPR

   • Google News - Top Stories06:44
     FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine For Older Adults

     FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine For Older Adults Forbes F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine KCCI FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine in Win for Moderna After Arduous Review WSJ U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech NPR

   • Google News - Top Stories08:52
     FDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine After Initially Refusing To Review It

     FDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine After Initially Refusing To Review It Engadget A new type of flu shot is coming after FDA approves mRNA-based vaccine The Washington Post New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine AP News FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine in Win for Moderna After Arduous Review WSJ U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech NPR

   • Google News - Top Stories10:39
     FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine

     FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine The Hill F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times Moderna Stock Rises After mRNA Flu Shot Approval WSJ Moderna's mRNA flu shot mFlusiva snags FDA nod after refusal-to-file imbroglio Fierce Pharma U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech NPR

   • The Hill10:39
     FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine

     The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late Wednesday approved the nation's first mRNA flu vaccine, manufactured by drugmaker Moderna. The agency approved the shot for two separate age groups; people age 50 to 64, and for 65 years and older. Moderna said it will conduct a postmarket clinical trial to confirm the effectiveness in the...

   • The Guardian World13:56
     The mRNA technology behind Moderna’s Covid vaccine reaches the flu

     The mFlusiva vaccine for older people is the first made with the mRNA platform key to ending the coronavirus pandemic The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new kind of flu vaccine for older people, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the Covid -19 pandemic, Moderna, the manufacturer, said. The shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults aged 50 or older. Other brands of flu shots already have begun arriving in pharmacies ahead of fall vaccination...

   • Google News - Top Stories14:12
     New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine

     New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine AP News F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna's mRNA-based vaccine WBUR FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine in Win for Moderna After Arduous Review WSJ U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech NPR

   • Google News - Top Stories14:44
     FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback

     FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback CBS News F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times The mRNA technology behind Moderna’s Covid vaccine reaches the flu The Guardian FDA approves 1st mRNA flu shot, from Moderna NBC News Moderna's mRNA flu shot mFlusiva snags FDA nod after refusal-to-file imbroglio Fierce Pharma

   • Google News - Top Stories16:31
     Moderna’s mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review

     Moderna’s mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review Ars Technica What to know about the first mRNA-based flu shot approved by the FDA The Washington Post FDA Approves New, More Effective Flu Vaccine From Moderna People.com One year since Kennedy canceled mRNA vaccine projects, science shows how wrong he was STAT First mRNA flu shot approved by FDA bodes well for improving drugs of the future – though a few hurdles remain before mRNA can move beyond vaccines The Conversation

   • PBS NewsHour16:31
     New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna's mRNA-based vaccine

     The shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults age 50 or older.

     6 reprints

     • kfvs12.com6 Aug, 17:31their copy
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     • wsvn.com6 Aug, 18:58their copy
   • newser.com16:32
     FDA Clears a New Type of Flu Shot

     Agency approves the first mRNA flu vaccine, for older Americans

   • NPR News17:06
     A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon

     The first mRNA-based flu shot to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration will be ready for the upcoming flu season. Moderna, the vaccine's maker

     9 reprints

     • southcarolinapublicradio.org6 Aug, 17:06their copy
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   • Google News - Top Stories17:06
     A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon

     A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon NPR What to know about the first mRNA-based flu shot approved by the FDA The Washington Post New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna's mRNA-based vaccine PBS F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times FDA approves 1st mRNA flu shot, from Moderna NBC News

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)19:34
     US approves first mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine

     Moderna’s mFlusiva vaccine approved for those 50, older

   • newschannel9.com20:44edited after publishing
     New mRNA flu vaccine expected this fall after FDA approval

     Moderna announced Wednesday that the Food and Drug Administration approved its mRNA-based flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, for use in all adults 50 and older.

     13 reprints

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2. Fri, 7 August 2026

   1 report
   • Google News - Top Stories21:33
     5 things to know about Moderna’s new mRNA flu vaccine

     5 things to know about Moderna’s new mRNA flu vaccine TribLIVE.com What to know about the first mRNA-based flu shot approved by the FDA The Washington Post F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon NPR Here’s what the first mRNA flu vaccine could mean for flu season Science News

3. Sat, 8 August 2026

   3 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories00:31
     The new mRNA flu shot mFlusiva is more effective. Why doctors worry Long Islanders may not get it. - newsday.com

     The new mRNA flu shot mFlusiva is more effective. Why doctors worry Long Islanders may not get it. newsday.com The strange reason flu shots have been so hard to improve vox.com F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon NPR What to know about the first mRNA-based flu shot approved by the FDA The Washington Post

   • Google News - Top Stories12:00
     The strange reason flu shots have been so hard to improve - vox.com

     The strange reason flu shots have been so hard to improve vox.com There’s a new flu shot for adults 50 and older. Should you get it? San Francisco Chronicle A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon NPR The new mRNA flu shot mFlusiva is more effective. Why doctors worry Long Islanders may not try it. Newsday What to know about the first mRNA-based flu shot approved by the FDA The Washington Post

   • hngn.com18:35
     FDA Approves Moderna's First-Ever mRNA Flu Vaccine

     The FDA approved Moderna’s mFlusiva, the first mRNA-based flu vaccine, months after briefly refusing to even review the application.

4. Sun, 9 August 2026

   1 report
   • cp24.com12:40
     Side effects reported with U.S.-approved flu shot may scare people away, expert warns

     The first approval in the U.S. for a messenger RNA-based flu vaccine was signed off on by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday. The new vaccine, mFlusiva, will be available for adults aged 50 and older.

5. Mon, 10 August 2026

   1 report
   • Google News - Top Stories23:13
     The US Just Approved Its First mRNA Flu Vaccine. Is This a New Era?

     The US Just Approved Its First mRNA Flu Vaccine. Is This a New Era? ZME Science F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times The strange reason flu shots have been so hard to improve vox.com WashU finds mRNA flu vaccine effective against many strains STLtoday.com First mRNA flu shot approved by FDA bodes well for improving drugs of the future – though a few hurdles remain before mRNA can move beyond vaccines The Conversation

6. Tue, 11 August 2026

   3 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories11:00
     WashU finds mRNA flu vaccine effective against many strains

     WashU finds mRNA flu vaccine effective against many strains STLtoday.com F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine The New York Times A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon NPR The strange reason flu shots have been so hard to improve vox.com FDA's approval of new mRNA vaccine does not necessarily signal the government's embrace of the technology, experts say Live Science

   • Google News - Top Stories12:17
     What To Know About The New, More Effective Flu Shot For Adults 50 And Over

     What To Know About The New, More Effective Flu Shot For Adults 50 And Over HuffPost Here’s what the first mRNA flu vaccine could mean for flu season Science News N.Y. doctor talks newly-approved mRNA flu vaccine for older adults Spectrum News New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine AP News One year since Kennedy canceled mRNA vaccine projects, science shows how wrong he was STAT

   • Google News - Top Stories21:09
     Mercy Health doctors excited about new FDA-approved flu vaccine

     Mercy Health doctors excited about new FDA-approved flu vaccine WKBN.com First mRNA flu shot approved by FDA bodes well for improving drugs of the future – though a few hurdles remain before mRNA can move beyond vaccines theconversation.com Here’s what the first mRNA flu vaccine could mean for flu season Science News A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon NPR New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine AP News

7. Fri, 14 August 2026

   1 report
   • Google News - Top Stories10:00
     The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

     The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know CNN Here’s what the first mRNA flu vaccine could mean for flu season Science News FDA approves 1st mRNA flu shot, from Moderna NBC News First mRNA-based flu shot approved in US - despite RFK Jr’s objections to the science The Independent Does the New mRNA Flu Shot Work Better Than a Traditional Flu Shot? What the Science Says Verywell Health

8. Mon, 17 August 2026

   1 report
   • ČT24 (Czechia)13:42
     V USA schválená mRNA vakcína může zásadně proměnit zvládání chřipky

     Přes řadu sporů nakonec Spojené státy schválily první vakcínu proti chřipce, která je založená na technologii mRNA. Umožní reagovat rychleji na změny, jimiž tento virus prochází.

9. Wed, 19 August 2026

   1 report
   • Google News - Top Stories10:49
     Moderna and Merck say mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in late-stage melanoma trial

     Moderna and Merck say mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in late-stage melanoma trial STAT Personalized cancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in first late-stage melanoma trial CNBC Cancer treatment could face landmark moment with promising vaccine The Washington Post Moderna-Merck MRNA Shot Helped Cut Melanoma Recurrence in Big Trial Bloomberg.com Moderna shares surge as melanoma vaccine with Merck succeeds in large trial Reuters

10. Thu, 27 August 2026

    2 reports
    • okcfox.com23:07
      FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer & Moderna, companies say

      The Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, the companies announced on Thursday.

      1 reprint

      • wgxa.tv27 Aug, 23:07their copy
    • The Hill23:18
      FDA approves new COVID-19 shots

      The Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday for people at higher risk, clearing the way for manufacturers to begin shipping them to pharmacies and physicians' offices. The agency greenlit new formulations of the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, the companies said. FDA also approved a non-mRNA shot from Sanofi, which...

11. Fri, 28 August 2026

    10 reports
    • The Guardian World01:19
      FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines for dominant XFG variant

      Decision allows manufacturers to begin shipping doses, but confusion remains about insurance coverage The US Food and Drug Administration approved updated Covid-19 vaccines on Thursday, allowing manufacturers to begin shipping doses to pharmacies and doctors’ offices across the country. The FDA approved Moderna, Novavax-Sanofi and Pfizer-BioNTech’s updated Covid vaccines, the companies ⁠said on Thursday, ⁠after ​an advisory panel recommended that the shots should target ⁠the dominant XFG...

    • fox26houston.com14:42
      FDA approves updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG ‘Stratus’ variant

      The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.

    • iheart.com19:01
      FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Targeting XFG Variant

      The new shots, available soon, are designed to protect against the dominant strain and will be covered by insurance.

    • iheart.com19:01
      FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Targeting XFG Variant

      The new shots, available soon, are designed to protect against the dominant strain and will be covered by insurance.

    • iheart.com19:01
      FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Targeting XFG Variant

      The new shots, available soon, are designed to protect against the dominant strain and will be covered by insurance.

    • iheart.com19:01
      FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Targeting XFG Variant

      The new shots, available soon, are designed to protect against the dominant strain and will be covered by insurance.

    • iheart.com19:01
      FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Targeting XFG Variant

      The new shots, available soon, are designed to protect against the dominant strain and will be covered by insurance.

    • iheart.com19:01
      FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Targeting XFG Variant

      The new shots, available soon, are designed to protect against the dominant strain and will be covered by insurance.

    • iheart.com19:01
      Untitled report - Drug Administration · United States · Pfizer

      The new shots, available soon, are designed to protect against the dominant strain and will be covered by insurance.

    • iheart.com19:01
      FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Targeting XFG Variant

      The new shots, available soon, are designed to protect against the dominant strain and will be covered by insurance.

12. Sat, 29 August 2026

    1 report
    • bostonglobe.com21:45
      FDA approves new COVID vaccines, and they should be available soon

      The Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID vaccines on Thursday, clearing the way for manufacturers to ship doses to pharmacies and doctors' offices.

13. Sun, 30 August 2026

    1 report
    • yahoo.com03:09
      What Do Moderna (MRNA) FDA Vaccine Approvals Mean For Its Respiratory Push?

      Moderna (NasdaqGS:MRNA) received FDA approval for updated Spikevax and mNEXSPIKE COVID-19 vaccines tailored to the latest SARS-CoV-2 subvariant. The FDA also cleared mFlusiva, Moderna's first mRNA based influenza vaccine for adults aged 50 and over. These approvals expand Moderna's respiratory vaccine portfolio and mark the first FDA authorized mRNA flu shot for older adults. To see how other companies in this space are using similar technology, explore 39 healthcare AI...