# The European Commission has approved Moderna's new combination vaccine for influenza and COVID-19 aimed at those over 50.

*biotech · news · 2026-04-22 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- The European Commission approved Moderna's combination influenza and COVID-19 vaccine for people over 50.
- Dawn Medical Technologies acquired a controlling stake in Pinnacle Health Equipment in Vietnam.
- Dawn Medical's acquisition is expected to significantly boost its influence in Vietnam's medical device market.
- A U.S. federal court ruling has frozen the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' activities, affecting vaccine oversight.

**Companies:** Moderna, Dawn Medical Technologies, Pinnacle Health Equipment
**Countries:** Vietnam, United States

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