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There's a new mRNA flu vaccine this year — and a doctor says it's worth considering if you're 50 or older
There's a new mRNA flu vaccine this year — and a doctor says it's worth considering if you're 50 or older
There's a new mRNA flu vaccine this year — and a doctor says it's worth considering if you're 50 or older

Published on: 09/24/2026

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Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine.

Dear Doctor Roach: I read that a new flu vaccine based on mRNA technology will become available this year for people between 50-64 years old. I will turn 50 in October. Do you think I should wait to get this new vaccine? -- S.G.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/09/dear-doctor-is-the-new-flu-vaccine-better-enough-to-justify-waiting-for-it.html

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