# Moderna's mRNA technology, proven in Covid shots, now targets flu

Moderna is applying the same mRNA platform used in its Covid vaccine to create a flu vaccine. The approach may allow faster production and better protection than current flu shots, expanding the technology's impact beyond the pandemic.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/06/flu-shot-covid-moderna-mrna-mflusiva) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:56:28 GMT