Moderna Inc said on Tuesday it had begun a late-stage study of its vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) based on the same technology used to develop its COVID-19 shots.
said on Tuesday it had begun a late-stage study of its vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus based on the same technology used to develop its COVID-19 shots.are rushing to tap the potential of the technology to target diseases such as shingles and cancer.
Moderna is developing a vaccine for flu using mRNA technology and said on Friday it would develop three more shots, including one for viral infection shingles. RSV is a common respiratory virus that generally causes cold-like symptoms, but which can be serious for young children and older adults. Moderna made the decision to begin the late-stage portion of the study after an independent review of preliminary mid-stage data that suggested the vaccine has an acceptable safety profile in older adults.Reporting by Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun KoyyurSign up to our health newsletter to keep up with the latest healthcare trends and pharmaceutical news.
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