FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine after reversing its own rejection

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first messenger RNA-based vaccine for seasonal flu, after rejecting it earlier this year.

FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine after reversing its own rejection

TL;DR

  • The FDA has approved the first mRNA-based vaccine for seasonal flu.
  • This approval comes after the FDA had previously rejected the vaccine.
  • The new vaccine uses messenger RNA technology.