One jab for two bugs: pfizer tests combo COVID-Flu vaccine

NCT ID NCT06237049

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Pfizer trial tested whether a single injection combining an updated COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine is safe and triggers a strong immune response. The study involved 644 healthy adults aged 50 and older. Researchers measured side effects and antibody levels to see if the combo shot works as well as getting the vaccines separately.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Combination of a modified RNA COVID-19 vaccine and a recombinant influenza vaccine

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a single annual shot that protects against both COVID-19 and flu, simplifying vaccination for older adults.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial focused on safety and immune response, not yet on preventing illness. The combination may not work as well as separate shots, and side effects could be more common.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 prevention target influenza prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ActivMed Practices & Research, LLC.

    Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801, United States

  • Bio-Kinetic Clinical Applications LLC DBA QPS-MO(Patient Screening Center)

    Springfield, Missouri, 65807, United States

  • Bio-Kinetic Clinical Applications, LLC dba QPS-MO

    Springfield, Missouri, 65802, United States

  • Bio-Kinetic Clinical Applications, LLD dba QPS-MO

    Springfield, Missouri, 65802, United States

  • Centricity Research Columbus Ohio Multispecialty

    Columbus, Ohio, 43213, United States

  • Charlottesville Medical Research

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22911, United States

  • Clinical Research Associates Inc

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

  • Clinical Research Atlanta

    Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281, United States

  • Clinical Research Consulting

    Milford, Connecticut, 06460, United States

  • Clinical Site Partners, LLC dba Flourish Research

    Winter Park, Florida, 32789, United States

  • Clinical Trials of Texas, LLC

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • DM Clinical Research - Bellaire

    Houston, Texas, 77081, United States

  • DM Clinical Research - MDC

    Tomball, Texas, 77375, United States

  • DM Clinical Research- Cyfair

    Houston, Texas, 77065, United States

  • Diablo Clinical Research, Inc.

    Walnut Creek, California, 94598, United States

  • East-West Medical Research Institute

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814, United States

  • GW Medical Faculty Associates

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

  • GW Vaccine Research Unit

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

  • Headlands Research Orlando

    Orlando, Florida, 32819, United States

  • IMA Clinical Research San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • Indago Research & Health Center, Inc

    Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States

  • JEM Research Institute

    Atlantis, Florida, 33462, United States

  • Las Vegas Clinical Trials

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89030, United States

  • Las Vegas Clinical Trials

    North Las Vegas, Nevada, 89030, United States

  • Optimal Research

    Melbourne, Florida, 32934, United States

  • Optimal Research

    Peoria, Illinois, 61614, United States

  • Orange County Research Center

    Lake Forest, California, 92630, United States

  • Orange County Research Center

    Tustin, California, 92780, United States

  • Rochester Clinical Research, LLC

    Rochester, New York, 14609, United States

  • SMS Clinical Research

    Mesquite, Texas, 75149, United States