FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/05/health/moderna-mrna-flu-vaccine

It must be good if rfk jr's FDA approved it.

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The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the United States’ first mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, drugmaker Moderna said.

“Flu remains a significant public health challenge, and mFLUSIVA provides an important new option for America’s seniors,” Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said in a statement. “This approval also reflects the ongoing potential of our mRNA platform to help address important public health challenges through continued scientific innovation.”

The new vaccine was found to be about 27% more effective during the 2024–25 respiratory virus season than standard flu shots in Moderna’s study, which enrolled over 40,000 adults 50 and older.

Side effects included injection-site reactions such as pain, tenderness and swollen lymph nodes; fatigue; headache; muscle or joint pain; nausea or vomiting; and fever.

4 hours ago, gargamon said:

Side effects included injection-site reactions such as pain, tenderness and swollen lymph nodes; fatigue; headache; muscle or joint pain; nausea or vomiting; and fever.

Basically it gives you the flu. No thanks!

8 minutes ago, rattlesnake said:

Basically it gives you the flu. No thanks!

You've obviously never had the flu.

I wonder if this vaccination makes you feel sick overnight as the first COVID vaccination did.

20 minutes ago, MIke B Bad said:

You've obviously never had the flu.

And I'm an antivaxxer, life can be so unfair!

4 hours ago, gargamon said:

The new vaccine was found to be about 27% more effective during the 2024–25 respiratory virus season than standard flu shots in Moderna’s study, which enrolled over 40,000 adults 50 and older.

There should be a large independent survey to ascertain what percentage of the population still actually believes this BS.

Say hello to mFLUSIVA, the first FDA-approved mRNA influenza vaccine

Available in the US in a few weeks. Not sure about Thailand.

Made my Moderna. Same folks as the Covid jab.

Will you be taking it if available in Thailand?

https://www.drugtopics.com/view/fda-approves-mflusiva-first-mrna-based-flu-vaccine

Do you like the catchy name?

Anyone who falls for this madness deserves all the consequences they get....

2 similar threads have been merged.

A post with significant misinformation has been rrmoved.

MRNA vaccines are not experimental, not gene therapy nor do they involve any sort of "gain of function".

On 8/6/2026 at 3:17 PM, gargamon said:

It must be good if rfk jr's FDA approved it.

He used to snort cocaine off a toilet seat so we can trust his opinion

I've had flu twice, far worse than covid, if elderly I would definitely get the jab

Just checked out Moderna's website to see which other vaccines are in the pipeline.

Stages 1 - 3 development, and then released.

A lot of mRNA vaccines in the pipeline.

And there may be other companies working on (different ones) too maybe.

https://www.modernatx.com/research/product-pipeline

Edited August 7Aug 7 by save the frogs

What's a "gain of function"?

Lol.

Pfizer also has a bunch in the pipeline:

https://www.pfizer.com/science/drug-product-pipeline

Looks like OZEMPIC will have some competition:

6 hours ago, redwood1 said:

Anyone who falls for this madness deserves all the consequences they get....

What do you recommend? Hiding under the bed?

For the flu, I guess you can choose not to take any vaccine.

But for some of these more serious illnesses, there may not be too many other options besides the mRNA.

On 8/6/2026 at 8:13 PM, rattlesnake said:

There should be a large independent survey to ascertain what percentage of the population still actually believes this BS.

If you believe that is useful ... then you should just crowd source all your medical advice

I am not putting anything into my body that will modify my DNA. The end.

On 8/6/2026 at 7:58 PM, rattlesnake said:

And I'm an antivaxxer, life can be so unfair!

Wait till Ebola becomes a pandemic. Then u will be queuing up for a tax like all the other head in the sanders.

1 hour ago, Old John said:

I am not putting anything into my body that will modify my DNA. The end.

Agree 100%.....Big pharma has proved countless times they are absolutely untrustworthy.....

7 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

Agree 100%.....Big pharma has proved countless times they are absolutely untrustworthy.....

Certainly an imperfect arrangement.... are you working on a better one or too busy just throwing rocks?

Edited August 10Aug 10 by gamb00ler

On 8/6/2026 at 7:29 PM, rattlesnake said:

Basically it gives you the flu. No thanks!

and..... basically you ignore math.... up to you. LOL

Don't go into a casino with money!

Edited August 10Aug 10 by gamb00ler

On 8/6/2026 at 7:29 PM, rattlesnake said:

Basically it gives you the flu. No thanks!

No it doesn’t you fool! 😂😂😂😂

I look forward to all the Americans over 50 and in the risk demographic not getting vaccinated and the collective intelligence of the world rising!

2 hours ago, Old John said:

I am not putting anything into my body that will modify my DNA. The end.

Gene therapy alters DNA, but mRNA (apparently) does not.

On 8/7/2026 at 7:26 PM, save the frogs said:

Say hello to mFLUSIVA, the first FDA-approved mRNA influenza vaccine

Available in the US in a few weeks. Not sure about Thailand.

Made my Moderna. Same folks as the Covid jab.

Will you be taking it if available in Thailand?

https://www.drugtopics.com/view/fda-approves-mflusiva-first-mrna-based-flu-vaccine

Those, who know what FLU means and how it can affect you life, would take it, no doubt. Those with little or no knowledge would refuse it, as always.

Try to keep your immunity high by no drinking alcohol/smoking and eat healthy, no junk. Not all need flue vaccines if your body resists flue naturally.

Don’t forget some daily or at least 3 days a week physical activities, type of exercise, not too much of sexercise.

Edited August 10Aug 10 by OneManShow

On 8/6/2026 at 7:38 PM, MIke B Bad said:

You've obviously never had the flu.

So obviously he doesn't need no vaccine, does he?

53 minutes ago, D Peter said:

Those, who know what FLU means and how it can affect you life, would take it, no doubt. Those with little or no knowledge would refuse it, as always.

depends on your immune system.

38 minutes ago, OneManShow said:

Try to keep your immunity high by no drinking alcohol/smoking and eat healthy, no junk. Not all need flue vaccines if your body resists flue naturally.

Don’t forget some daily or at least 3 days a week physical activities, type of exercise, not too much of sexercise.

But not everyone will make the effort to maintain a high immune system.

That's why these vaccines are needed.