Combined Covid-flu vaccines are coming: Moderna jab clears major test
Moderna completes phase-III trials for a COVID-flu mRNA vaccine, showing higher efficacy in adults over 50. Plans for FDA approval highlight benefits of combination vaccines and mRNA technology's adaptability to variants.
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Pharmaceutical company Moderna has completed phase-III clinical trials for a combined COVID-flu vaccine based on mRNA technology. The vaccine showed higher effectiveness in providing immunity to adults over 50 compared to single-target shots. Moderna plans to seek approval from the FDA to bring the vaccine to market, highlighting the potential public health benefits of combination vaccines. The mRNA technology allows for the quick adaptation of the vaccine to evolving variants, unlike traditional flu vaccines grown in chicken eggs. Researchers are exploring adding the respiratory syncytial virus to the COVID-flu vaccine. The development of mRNA combination vaccines signifies a positive future for RNA technology, offering the possibility of reducing the number of shots needed for immunization and easing the burden on healthcare systems globally. The success of Moderna's mRNA vaccines demonstrates the promising capabilities of this technology in combating infectious diseases.
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