# mFlusiva mRNA flu vaccine ready for 50+

> Moderna's new mRNA flu shot mFlusiva is ready for people 50 and older, offering faster production and better flu protection.
- Title: mFlusiva mRNA flu vaccine ready for 50+ · The Banner
- Summary: Moderna's new mRNA flu shot mFlusiva is ready for people 50 and older, offering faster production and better flu protection. Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine…
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- Author: Meredith Cohn
- Published: 2026-09-29T09:30:00+00:00
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- Topics: mflusiva, moderna, mrna, flu vaccine, johns hopkins, center for immunization research, us food and drug administration, mrna vaccine, flu season, mrna technology, dementia risk, heart attacks
## New mRNA flu vaccine ready
Moderna's mFlusiva vaccine is ready for adults 50 and older, using the same mRNA platform as the COVID-19 vaccine.

> mFlusiva (pronounced em-floo-SEE-vah)
## Faster production process
mRNA vaccines don't require growing viruses in eggs, allowing quicker development and better flu strain matching.

> With mRNA vaccines, we can start closer to the start of the season, and the benefit is we may get a much better match
## Stronger immune response
Studies show mRNA vaccines induce a stronger immune response, potentially better protection against real-world flu virus.

> The real test will come this season, now that the vaccine is available
## Flu season timing
Public health officials urge Maryland residents to get vaccinated by October 31 to protect against flu season.

> before the end of October
## Who gets mFlusiva
mFlusiva was tested on adults 50 and older, including some 65 and up, with studies ongoing for younger adults and children.

> including some 65 and up
## Cost and insurance
mFlusiva could cost $150 to $180, with insurance coverage uncertain as insurers may not cover it.

> $150 to $180
## Benefits for healthy adults
Flu shots reduce hospitalizations, missed work, and lower risks of dementia and heart attacks.

> lower risk of dementia and heart attacks
## Safety concerns
mRNA vaccines have been used safely for millions during the pandemic, with no evidence of DNA alteration.

> it’s impossible for mRNA vaccines to alter DNA
## Future of mRNA vaccines
Durbin warns that stopping mRNA vaccine development for cancer could leave the U.S. behind globally.

> If the U.S. doesn’t continue with development of mRNA vaccines for cancer and other uses, the rest of the world will and we will be left behind
## Key takeaway

Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva is approved for adults 50 and older, potentially providing better flu protection with quicker production than traditional vaccines.