Moderna announced plans on Wednesday to move a novel vaccine design into its final stage of development following positive results from an earlier study. The vaccine is a 2-for-1 deal targeting both flu and COVID-19. The idea is that it will simplify the types of vaccines people get on an annual basis, as well as potentially increase vaccine uptake. Moderna is hoping that its shot, known as mRNA-1083, can earn approval from regulators in 2025.
"Flu and COVID-19 represent a significant seasonal burden for individuals, providers, healthcare systems and economies," Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said in a statement. "Combination vaccines offer an important opportunity to improve consumer and provider experience, increase compliance with public health recommendations and deliver value for health care systems."
