One shot for two viruses: combo Flu-COVID vaccine enters human testing

NCT ID NCT06680375

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tested a new mRNA vaccine that combines protection against seasonal flu and COVID-19 in a single shot. Researchers gave the vaccine to 106 healthy adults aged 18-64 to check for side effects and measure immune responses. The goal is to see if a combined vaccine is safe and effective enough to simplify annual vaccinations.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Combination mRNA vaccine targeting multiple flu strains and the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

What this could lead to

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

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 1/2 trial with only 106 participants, so results may not apply to larger populations. The combination may cause more side effects or weaker immune responses than separate vaccines.

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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

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Anniston, Alabama, 36207, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Miami, Florida, 33147, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Miami, Florida, 33186, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Rochester, New York, 14609, United States