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Should Adults 50+ Wait for Moderna’s mRNA Flu Shot? (mFlusiva/mRNA-1010)
FDA’s VRBPAC reviewed investigational Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine candidate (mFlusiva/mRNA-1010) for adults 50+. The Phase 3 signal showed a relative efficacy benefit versus a standard-dose comparator, but short-term reactions were more common than in the comparator. Key uncertainties—like limited data in the frail/high-risk older adults and limited duration-of-protection evidence—remain. CDC guidance is still to get an approved flu vaccine now rather than waiting.
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How to Use Alternative Therapies for Vision Health
Explore effective alternative therapies to enhance and maintain optimal vision health.
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Health Plans Must Start Posting Prior Authorization Stats by March 31, 2026: What Patients Should Look For
Certain Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP, and HealthCare.gov marketplace plans now have to post prior authorization data from 2025. Here’s what patients can check, what the numbers mean, and what the reports still leave out.
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Do Medicaid work rules apply to kids on Medicaid or CHIP, or just parents?
Usually just certain adults. The new federal Medicaid work rule is not aimed at children on Medicaid or CHIP, but families may still see new notices, exemption checks, and more frequent adult eligibility reviews.