COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates Work In Different Ways

The video discusses the U.S. government's Operation Warp Speed, aiming to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine development with 14 potential candidates. It covers various vaccine platforms, including viral vector, inactivated, and mRNA technologies. Johnson & Johnson's efforts are highlighted, with a focus on their timeline and collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health. The video also addresses the challenges in vaccine development, emphasizing the need for extensive testing to ensure safety and efficacy.

What is the goal of Operation Warp Speed in terms of vaccine doses?

• 200 million doses by early January

• 300 million doses by early January

• 100 million doses by early January

• 400 million doses by early January

Which platform is used by Oxford University for their COVID-19 vaccine?

• Protein subunit platform

• mRNA platform

• Inactivated method

• Viral vector platform

What is unique about Moderna's vaccine development approach?

• It uses a live attenuated virus

• It uses an inactivated virus

• It uses the mRNA platform

• It uses a protein subunit

When does Johnson & Johnson plan to start phase one clinical trials for their vaccine?

• July

• August

• September

• October

Why is Oxford University ahead in the vaccine development race?

• They are using a new technology

• They started earlier due to work on a related coronavirus

• They have more funding

• They have a larger team