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Pfizer’s Modified mRNA Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine Demonstrates 34.5% Relative Efficacy vs Licensed Inactivated Vaccine in Phase 3 Trial

MedXY Editorial Team•Nov 21, 2025•Infectious Diseases
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– Pfizer’s modified nucleoside mRNA quadrivalent influenza vaccine showed a statistically superior relative efficacy of 34.5% (95% CI 7.4–53.9) versus a licensed inactivated quadrivalent vaccine in adults 18–64 years during the 2022–2023 season.

– Efficacy and HAI noninferiority were demonstrated for influenza A/H3N2 and A/H1N1 strains but not for influenza B strains; most cases in the trial were A strains.

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