U.S. Health Officials Defend Rejection of Modernaβs Flu Vaccine
The F.D.A.βs refusal to examine the companyβs mRNA shot drew widespread criticism from doctors and was divisive within the agency.
Dr. Marty Makary, the F.D.A. commissioner, suggested that the agency might eventually approve Modernaβs mRNA flu vaccine.

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