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Massachusetts Boosts Flu Vaccine Access, Local Health Officials Authorized to Administer Shots Without Prior Approval

Massachusetts has eased access to flu shots by allowing local health boards to administer vaccines without a provider's sign-off.
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Experimental mRNA flu vaccine is more effective than conventional flu shot, but causes more side effects

The experimental mRNA vaccine prevented 60% to 67% of flu infections, while the conventional vaccine prevented 44% to 54% of ...
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mRNA Flu Vaccine Tops Standard Shot in Trial

For people younger than 65, U.S.-licensed flu vaccines had an estimated effectiveness of 44% to 54% that season. Among those ...

Pfizer's mRNA flu shot outperforms standard flu vaccine in late-stage trial

The new trial, funded by Pfizer, compared the company’s mRNA shot to Fluzone, one of the most widely used seasonal flu ...