COVID-19 and Vaccination Consternations: Science Fiction Didn’t Get it Right

 Vaccines seem to be top of mind several months into an evolving pandemic that has disrupted nearly every facet of everyday life. Few, if any, contagious diseases in recent memory have managed to shutdown concert venues, business sectors, sporting events, and religious and seasonal gatherings like SARS-CoV-2.  As the world holds its breath for an effective vaccine against COVID-19, researchers are finding that more people are expressing concern over the safety of a potential vaccine so soon.Historically, vaccines remain in development for much longer than any of the COVID-19 offerings currently on the table. So, what's the deal here?  What actually goes into the development of a vaccine? Why does it matter? Why do vaccines work the way they do?  Listen in to this episode with Dr. James McDonald and Dr. Philip Chan as they unfold what makes a vaccine safe and effective. They’ll breakdown the science behind different types of vaccines, talk about notable vaccine achievements, and offer hope for what’s to come.