Discovermagazine iconDiscovermagazineSep 21, 2026

First mRNA Flu Vaccine Approved in the U.S. Now Available for Adults 50 Years and Older

Learn who is eligible for the new flu vaccine and what makes the mRNA vaccine more efficient and adaptable than traditional flu shot.

First mRNA Flu Vaccine Approved in the U.S. Now Available for Adults 50 Years and Older

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