US EditionHHS, NIH announce development of universal vaccine for COVID-19 and influenza
- In 2025, a universal vaccine combining protection against COVID-19 and influenza is planned, based on a next-generation platform unveiled by federal health agencies to eliminate the need for annual updates.
- This initiative addresses the current situation where influenza and COVID-19 shots are given as separate doses and are revised annually to target the most prevalent virus variants.
- This platform, called Generation Gold Standard, extends protection beyond strain-specific limits using updated traditional vaccine technology and aims to prevent future pandemics.
- Moderna's mRNA-1083 vaccine completed Phase 3 trials in June 2024 with positive data, but FDA feedback suggests an extended review timeline targeting approval in 2026.
- Officials plan to begin clinical trials in 2026 and hope to make universal vaccines available by 2029, while emphasizing rigorous safety, transparency, and efficacy standards.
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