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Prasad overruled FDA staff to reject Moderna's flu vaccine application

6 hours ago
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  • #vaccine
  • Top FDA official Vinay Prasad overruled agency reviewers by refusing Moderna's application for a new influenza vaccine.
  • Career scientists at the FDA were prepared to review Moderna's application, with vaccine office head David Kaslow supporting the review in a detailed memo.
  • A Health and Human Services Department spokesman noted a 'diverse set of conclusions among the review team.'
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