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FDA committee unanimously recommends first mRNA flu vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration's top vaccine advisory committee voted Thursday to recommend an mRNA influenza vaccine. It's the first flu vaccine that uses the same technology as COVID-19 shots.

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Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.