New mRNA Combo Vaccine Fights Flu, COVID-19
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A new shot fights flu and COVID-19. It uses mRNA to make antibodies in the body. The government wants to know if it stops people from getting sick.
Moderna made the new shot and studied it. It worked better than old shots for older people. People had pain and tiredness as side effects in the study.
The mRNA is used for COVID-19 shots, but not flu shots. mRNA may make flu shots faster than before. The combo shot could help more people get vaccines.
One doctor is not sure if people will like the combo shot. Flu comes in waves, but COVID-19 is always around. He wants to know how well the shot protects from getting sick.
The study looked at antibodies in the blood after 29 days. Moderna wanted to get the shot approved in 2026. The FDA wants to see how much it lowers the risk of disease.
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What does the new shot fight against?
The new shot fights flu and COVID-19.
Who made the new shot?
Moderna made the new shot.
What does the FDA want to know about the shot?
The FDA wants to see how much it lowers the risk of disease.
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