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There's a new mRNA flu vaccine — and a doctor says it's more effective, but comes with a tradeoff

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There's a new mRNA flu vaccine this year — here's what a doctor says you should know before getting it.

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    There's a new mRNA flu vaccine this season — and a doctor says it's worth asking about (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    The FDA-approved Moderna mRNA flu vaccine offers better protection against influenza A but comes with mild side effects, and doctors advise getting vaccinated by late October for optimal coverage.

  2. AL.com

    There's a new mRNA flu vaccine this year — here's what you need to know before you get your shot (opens AL.com)

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    The benefit of the new vaccine is incremental — getting any approved vaccine on time matters most.

  3. MLive

    There's a new mRNA flu vaccine — and a doctor says it's more effective, but comes with a tradeoff (opens MLive)

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    There's a new mRNA flu vaccine this year — here's what a doctor says you should know before getting it.

  4. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    The new mRNA flu vaccine is here, but not everyone should rush to get it (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    The FDA-approved Moderna mRNA flu vaccine offers better protection against influenza A but may cause mild side effects; timely vaccination with any approved vaccine remains the priority.

  5. The Oregonian

    There's a new mRNA flu vaccine this year — and a doctor says it's worth considering if you're 50 or older (opens The Oregonian)

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    The FDA-approved Moderna mRNA flu vaccine offers modest improvements over standard vaccines for ages 50-64, with mild side effects, and experts advise timely vaccination over waiting.

  6. KESQ Palm Springs

    The first mRNA flu vaccine is now available for older adults. Here’s what to know (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Elise Haulund, Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — For some older adults, the flu vaccine could look a little different this year. In August, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the nation’s first mRNA-based flu vaccine for use in people 50 and older.

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