# FDA weighs mRNA flu shot despite RFK Jr.'s technology doubts

The FDA is considering approval of a new flu vaccine built on mRNA technology, the same platform used in some COVID-19 shots. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has previously questioned the safety of mRNA vaccines. The decision could shape future flu prevention options amid political scrutiny.

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- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/01/nx-s1-5897441/fda-mrna-moderna-flu-vaccine) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400