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FDA Approves New COVID Vaccines for 2026 | Texas News
FDA just approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 season, specifically targeting the dominant XFG variant—also known as Stratus—which is responsible for nearly 80% of U.S. cases. Developed by Moderna, Novavax-Sanofi, and Pfizer-BioNTech, these shots replace last year’s LP.8.1-targeting formula, highlighting how fast the virus evolves. Stratus first emerged in Southeast Asia and surged in the U.S. this spring, fueled by travel, lower vaccination rates, and seasonal routines. With CDC data still incomplete, the FDA’s move is a critical step to protect public health as flu season…
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