
Moderna's influenza vaccine superior to licensed shot in study
June 30 (Reuters) - Moderna (MRNA.O), opens new tab said its experimental influenza vaccine showed superior efficacy compared with a licensed standard-dose seasonal flu shot in adults aged 50 years and older in a late-stage study.
Shares of the company were up 2.3% in premarket trading following the results.
Moderna said it plans to engage with regulators on filing submissions for the vaccine candidate, mRNA-1010.

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