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Regulatory Approval Milestones

Moderna, Inc. · 2026-08-10 · Importance 71 · Surprise 60 · In source text

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna’s mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine, mFLUSIVA, during the week ended August 15, 2026. Third-party reporting described the approval as a late-stage commercial milestone, while noting that the vaccine will face competition and uncertain post-COVID mRNA adoption. One analyst characterized approximately $1 billion in peak sales as a best-case scenario rather than a confirmed company forecast.

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revenuepositiveprobable—Moderna received FDA approval for its mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine.