US FDA declines Moderna flu vaccine review amid vaccine guidance rollback

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by By ReutersFebruary 11, 2026 at 11:52 PM

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The US FDA has declined to review Moderna's application for approval of a flu vaccine without citing any safety or efficacy concerns. The decision comes amid a recent rollback of longstanding vaccine guidelines. Moderna had submitted its mRNA-1010 vaccine for review, claiming it is 26.6% more effective than an approved annual flu vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline. In a letter to the FDA, Moderna's CEO Stephane Bancel stated that the agency's refusal did not reflect any issues with the product. Experts say the lack of guidance makes it difficult for companies to proceed without knowing how to address potential concerns. The decision raises questions about the FDA's review process and its role in ensuring vaccine safety and efficacy.

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Accreditation Council 30% CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy 30% Massachusetts 40% William Soliman 40% GlaxoSmithKline 40% Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research 50% Bruce Y Lee 50% Stephane Bancel ×270% United States Food and Drug Administration ×490% Moderna ×790%

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