Developing a vaccine for covid-19
Sarah Caddy
Abstract
The rapidly developing covid-19 epidemic has stimulated an enormous effort to develop vaccines against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.At least six vaccine candidates have entered clinical trials across the globe, with more than 80 other candidates reported to be in preclinical stages. 1 This means many different approaches are being moved forward at the same time.However, the road to successful vaccine licensure is treacherous, and only a handful of these vaccines may make it.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)LicensureSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakVirologyMedicineCoronavirusClinical trialCoronavirus InfectionsMedical educationOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyDiseaseSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchImmune responses and vaccinationsVaccine Coverage and Hesitancy