A local news story about how mRNA technology is being used to make new flu vaccines is circulating among vaccine opponents, with some claiming that COVID-19 vaccines will be rebranded as flu vaccines.
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Messaging may explain that several mRNA flu vaccines are currently in clinical trials, but none have been approved for use or are currently on the market. Talking points may emphasize that mRNA vaccines are safe and based on decades of research. The safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines has been rigorously studied in millions of people worldwide for over three years, with no evidence linking them to widespread health issues or deaths. Fact-checking sources: Full Fact, NIH
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