FDA advisory panel unanimously recommends Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for older adults
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Chris Dall, MA
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A federal vaccine advisory panel (FDA's VRBPAC) unanimously voted to recommend approval of Moderna's mRNA influenza vaccine (mRNA-1010, brand name mFlusiva) for adults aged 50-64, and supported accelerated approval for adults 65 and older. Moderna will need to conduct a phase 4 post-marketing study to demonstrate effectiveness.
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Moderna will be required to conduct a phase 4, post-marketing study to demonstrate effective
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