First US mRNA flu vaccine signals a new era for vaccines
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FDA approves mFLUSIVA, the United States’ first mRNA influenza vaccine, marking a milestone for the platform after a year of funding reversals; unlike egg-based vaccines, it can be updated in two to three months and deployed closer to flu season, hinting at future breakthroughs across vaccines and therapies, though real-world uptake will depend on access, cost, and regulatory guidance.
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