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Vandana Singh

Pfizer's New mRNA Flu Vaccine Outperforms Traditional Shot Against Predominant Strains

Pharma Giant Joins Initiative

A Phase 3 study funded by Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) suggests that a nucleoside-modified messenger RNA influenza vaccine could offer stronger protection than traditional flu shots, marking a potential shift in how seasonal influenza is prevented.

Researchers reported that the experimental quadrivalent modRNA vaccine delivered higher efficacy against circulating flu strains, though it also produced more short-term reactions following vaccination.

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