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FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says

Headline from Local News 8, from the development of Feb 11, 2026

Newest development Feb 12, 2026 · 2 reportsUS FDA declines Moderna flu vaccine review amid vaccine guidance rollback

By Meg Tirrell, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has refused to accept an application from Moderna to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine, the company said Tuesday, in another setback for the technology that’s been a target of some Trump administration health offi…

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  1. Names this update

    FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  2. Newest

    US FDA declines Moderna flu vaccine review amid vaccine guidance rollback

    Headline from Al Jazeera ·

Reports & sources

32 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Oregonian

    In rare move, FDA rejects Moderna’s filing for mRNA flu shot (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The news is the latest sign of the FDA’s heightened scrutiny of vaccines under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  2. Breitbart News

    Moderna says US refusing to review mRNA-based flu shot (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Vaccine manufacturer Moderna said Tuesday the US Food and Drug Administration was refusing to review an application for its first mRNA-based flu shot. The

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    FDA refuses to review Moderna application for new mRNA-based flu vaccine (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    It’s rare that FDA refuses to file an application, particularly for a new vaccine, which requires companies and FDA staff to engage in months or years of discussions.

  4. WFMZ Allentown

    Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology. The company announced the news on Tuesday. The FDA

  5. WHDH Boston

    Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with Nobel Prize-winning mRNA

  6. Fox News

    FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    FDA refuses Moderna mRNA flu vaccine application, citing inadequate study design that could delay stronger protection shot, as Stéphane Bancel says decision contradicts prior FDA guidance.

  7. Local News 8

    FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Meg Tirrell, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has refused to accept an application from Moderna to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine, the company said Tuesday, in another setback for the technology that’s been a target of some Trump administration health offi…

  8. Gizmodo

    Moderna Has a Promising New Flu mRNA Vaccine. Trump's FDA Wants Nothing to Do With It (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Senior FDA official Vinay Prasad reportedly overrode his staff in deciding to reject Moderna's application for a new seasonal flu shot.

  9. The Boston Globe

    In latest blow to Moderna, FDA refuses to review Cambridge biotech firm’s new flu vaccine (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The Cambridge biotech said the decision came as a surprise after the company moved forward with its vaccine trial.

  10. NBC News

    FDA refuses to review Moderna's mRNA flu shot (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Food and Drug Administration rejected Moderna’s application for its mRNA-based flu vaccine, the drugmaker said Tuesday

  11. New York Post

    FDA blindsides Moderna with refusal to review flu vaccine application: ‘We’re pretty confused’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    FDA refused to review Moderna’sapplication for its new mRNA flu vaccine — a move that left the company’s president in “complete shock.”

  12. Scientific American

    FDA won’t consider a new mRNA vaccine for flu despite the technology’s life-saving promise (opens Scientific American)

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    Scientific American's feed description

    The U.S.’s drug safety agency declined to review a next-gen flu vaccine that uses the same tech as the coronavirus shots

  13. GBH News

    Local health experts question FDA's refusal to review Moderna's application for a new mRNA flu vaccine (opens GBH News)

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    GBH News's feed description

    The news is the latest sign of the FDA’s heightened scrutiny of vaccines under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  14. The Guardian

    FDA declines to review Moderna application for new flu vaccine (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Moderna requests meeting to discuss refusal as decision could have implications for all new and updated vaccines

  15. NBC News

    FDA defends its decision not to review Moderna's mRNA flu shot (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday defended its rejection of Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine application, saying the company’s clinical trial design put patients at risk

  16. Al Jazeera

    US FDA declines Moderna flu vaccine review amid vaccine guidance rollback (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    CEO Stephane Bancel said the letter refusing review did not cite ‘any safety or efficacy concerns’.

  17. Reason

    Clinical trials show Moderna's new mRNA flu vaccine is safe and effective. FDA won't even consider it. (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and an overzealous government agency are suppressing medical innovation yet again.

  18. The Conversation US

    FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the law (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    The move signals an escalation in the agency’s efforts to interfere with established procedures for testing and approving vaccines.

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