Promising results for combined COVID and flu vaccine from Moderna

The Conversation Indonesia June 14, 2024, 06:00 AM UTC

Summary: Moderna's phase 3 trial of a combined COVID and flu vaccine showed higher immune response in adults aged 50 to 64 and those 65 and older. The vaccine was well tolerated with common side effects like muscle aches. Combination vaccines reduce costs, storage needs, and increase vaccination uptake. Globally, 3-5 million severe flu cases and 650,000 deaths occur annually. Moderna aims to supply the vaccine in 2025 pending regulatory approval.

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    Moderna's combined COVID and flu vaccine shows positive results (ScienceAlert)
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    Positive results in phase 3 trial for combined COVID/flu vaccine (HelloCare)
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    Moderna's mRNA-1083 vaccine shows positive Phase III results (Clinical Trials Arena)
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    Moderna's 2-in-1 Covid-19 and flu vaccine offers superior protection (The Straits Times)
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    Moderna reports positive results for COVID-19/flu combo vaccine (PMLiVE)
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    Moderna's combo flu and Covid vaccine excels in trial (DAWN.com)
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    Moderna's 2-in-1 flu and COVID vaccine shows promise (Livescience.com)
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    Moderna's COVID-19/flu combo vaccine outperforms separate shots in trial (GMA News Online)
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    Moderna's COVID-19/flu combo vaccine outperforms separate shots in trial (GMA News Online)
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    Moderna's combo flu and Covid vaccine excels in trial (RTE.ie)
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    Moderna's combo flu and Covid jab boosts protection (The Guardian)
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