Was October 25, 2026 a new vaccine approved this year?
NO
No — the newest U.S. vaccine approval, Moderna's mRNA flu shot, came on August 5; today is a quiet Sunday.
Why
- mFLUSIVA (mRNA-1010) approved Aug 5, 2026, adults 50 and older
- First mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine cleared in the U.S.
- Latest FDA biologics approval on file: Sept 17, 2026, a gene therapy