Published August 6, 2026 at 9:42 AM ET · Updated August 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
FDA reverses course and approves Moderna's experimental mRNA flu vaccine
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The FDA approved Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine months after initially rejecting it. It is the first mRNA flu vaccine to receive FDA approval.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when Time reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from PBS NewsHour.