What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine | Bill Gates
Very handy summary of timelines regarding possible vaccines ahead.
115 in the pipeline, but most not at initial human trial stage.
gatesnotes.com/Health/What-yo…
Very handy summary of timelines regarding possible vaccines ahead.
115 in the pipeline, but most not at initial human trial stage.
gatesnotes.com/Health/What-yo…
1/. 5 YEARS is the shortest development time for a vaccine previously. So the aim of a 18m- 2 year timeline is exceptional.
2/ 3 Stages
* A few healthy volunteers to test for safety and dose.
* Then hundreds of people in the range of target groups
* Then thousands of people
2/ 3 Stages
* A few healthy volunteers to test for safety and dose.
* Then hundreds of people in the range of target groups
* Then thousands of people
2/. Normally there is quite a delay after the three stages if a successful outcome whilst manufacturing plants, plans and processes are delivered.
This is the space where acceleration can occur if it is done simultaneously with trials.
And emergency licensing undertaken.
This is the space where acceleration can occur if it is done simultaneously with trials.
And emergency licensing undertaken.
3/. Also, with so many vaccines under development it may be possible to test several at the same time.
@CEPIvaccines has been driving the acceleration forward and @gatesfoundation and @BillGates has been providing funding and direction.
We should be very thankful.
@CEPIvaccines has been driving the acceleration forward and @gatesfoundation and @BillGates has been providing funding and direction.
We should be very thankful.
