Analysis Summary
The article's central claim, that the FDA reversed its decision and agreed to review Moderna's flu vaccine application, is strongly corroborated by a STAT News article (Source 5) published 1 hour prior to the article's timestamp. Earlier reports from AP News (Source 1) and The New York Times (Source 3) had indicated an initial refusal, which aligns with the 'reverses decision' aspect of the article's claim, showing a developing situation where the latest information supports the article.
Source: NYTimes
Verification Sources
Analyzed on 2/18/2026
Factual Score
95
Bias Level
5
Tone
positive
Claims Found
6
Moderna held further discussions with regulators.
Confidence: 90%
Moderna announced that the agency would accept the company’s application for approval of its flu vaccine.
Confidence: 90%
The F.D.A. would accept Moderna’s application for approval of its flu vaccine.
Confidence: 90%
Moderna’s flu vaccine uses mRNA technology.
Confidence: 90%
The F.D.A. reversed its decision regarding Moderna’s flu vaccine.
Confidence: 90%
The F.D.A. agreed to review Moderna’s flu vaccine.
Confidence: 90%