First mRNA Flu Vaccine Receives FDA Approval

Why it matters locally: The approval of the first mRNA flu vaccine by the FDA is relevant to California given the state's large population and significant public health infrastructure that will be involved in its distribution and administration.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an mRNA-based flu vaccine for use in the upcoming flu season. Moderna, the vaccine's developer, created this new immunization technology. This approval represents the first time an mRNA flu vaccine has received authorization from the FDA. The vaccine will become available to the public in time for the next seasonal influenza period.