We recently published an update on seasonal influenza shots and very quickly received a number of questions about the use of mRNA technology in influenza shots. A brief mention was made in the update, but a little more detail will be useful in understanding the current state of affairs as it relates to the extension of this technology in vaccines, preventative countermeasures and other drugs.
Currently, there are no approved influenza shots that employ mRNA technology. All approved influenza shots are cultured in avian cells (chicken eggs), MDCK non-human mammalian cells (canine) or Sf9 insect cells. Moderna has been developing a multivalent influenza shot for some time, with Phase I clinical trials beginning in July of 2021. Their candidate drug is known as mrna-1010 and has recently concluded Phase III trials after some setbacks encountered in mid-2023. From what we can determine, Moderna is preparing mrna-1010 for submission for approval.
We have researched the pre-clinical development and testing of mrna-1010 and found, not surprisingly, that the Moderna mRNA flu shot was developed and tested with the use of aborted fetal cell lines. Specifically, mrna-1010 used HEK-293FT cells, a variation of HEK-293, to test antigen expression in a manner similar to how the COVID-19 vaccines were tested. The information on the development and pre-clinical testing is found in this paper, published in December of 2021 on the National Institute of Health website.
The ethical fault is clear. This drug would not exist but for its reliance on aborted fetal cell lines to test and validate the mechanism of action. A person of faith is called upon to avoid this influenza shot, instead choosing one of over a dozen currently approved flu shots that are not ethically compromised.
Thank you for protecting us by informing us of the contents of vaccines and medications. May the Lord bless and keep you and let his face shine upon you …
Thank you for the update and the very clear advice for believers to avoid this current offering from Moderna.
Could you recommend the names of a few of the dozen or shots that I could ethically take, should I wish to do so?
John, we recently posted updated information on the approved flu shots for the 2024 – 2025 season, and all of the shots are ethical. Here’s a link to that information. Let me know if you have any questions.
Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines come from its source experimental animal. Hence, Covid mRNA came from Bats “leaked” or allowed to “leak” from China. Bat RNA is vastly different from Human RNA. All the adverse reactions and deaths come from this incompatible relationship. So, the real question is why this unethical abuse was encouraged by political entities, e.g. World Health Organization, US Public Health Dept, academic medicine….and the list is vastly inclusive?
EAD MD
Please stand for life and do not get this vaccine. This is horrible that aborted fetal parts are used to make this vaccine!!!
Thank you so much for keeping me updated with the latest information. It is greatly appreciated. God bless you all. Teresa