Moderna aims to launch single Covid and flu booster jab within two years

Combined vaccine should be ready in time for winter infectious season in 2023, says drug firm's chief executive

Moderna is aiming to launch a single booster vaccination that will protect against both Covid-19 and flu within two years, its chief executive has said.

Stephane Bancel said that the combined vaccine - which will protect against Covid-19, influenza and RSV, a common respiratory virus - could be available before the winter infectious season in 2023.