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In reply to the discussion: Moderna's combo Covid and flu mRNA shot outperforms current vaccines in large trial [View all]BumRushDaShow
(154,240 posts)8. That'll be up to the host body of the brain worm
Per the article, they weren't expecting to have their application ready until next year (and then brain worm host has added extra nonsensical and redundant hurdles, so... ) -
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The data is expected to be used to support Moderna’s application to the FDA for approval. Last week, Moderna said it doesn’t expect regulatory approval for its combination shot until 2026, after the agency said it required late-stage data showing the shot’s efficacy against the flu.
It’s unclear whether the agency’s new rule that all new vaccines will need to undergo placebo-controlled clinical trials to gain approval will apply to the combination shot. The FDA already delayed Novavax's Covid vaccine, requiring an additional clinical trial, and may impose the requirement for Pfizer’s and Moderna’s updated Covid vaccines for the fall.
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The data is expected to be used to support Moderna’s application to the FDA for approval. Last week, Moderna said it doesn’t expect regulatory approval for its combination shot until 2026, after the agency said it required late-stage data showing the shot’s efficacy against the flu.
It’s unclear whether the agency’s new rule that all new vaccines will need to undergo placebo-controlled clinical trials to gain approval will apply to the combination shot. The FDA already delayed Novavax's Covid vaccine, requiring an additional clinical trial, and may impose the requirement for Pfizer’s and Moderna’s updated Covid vaccines for the fall.
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Moderna's mRNA flu shot is brand new and hasn't been released yet in any case and for this use, would be in combo with their COVID shot.
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Moderna's combo Covid and flu mRNA shot outperforms current vaccines in large trial [View all]
BumRushDaShow
May 7
OP
I've been wondering about that myself, and am more than willing to leave the country for that reason alone,
Karasu
May 7
#18
Oh I would have also.. I almost had to go to hospital with pneumonia years ago. That is why I am now vaxed with crap
LiberalArkie
May 7
#22
I wouldn't count on it coming here anytime soon with FDA Prasad and rfk jr, and potential SG Means.
JohnSJ
May 7
#25
All my covid vaccines have been Moderna. I've felt very good about that and hope
liberalla
May 8
#33