Matt Hancock gives speech at the Jenner Institute

The transcript discusses the challenges faced in deploying a vaccine within 12 months, emphasizing the importance of readiness and the role of the NHS. It highlights the crucial need to build public trust in vaccines through openness and honesty, acknowledging potential side effects and supply uncertainties. The speaker stresses the importance of communicating uncertainties and providing the public with a full picture to gain their respect and confidence, which has resulted in high vaccine uptake rates in the UK.

What was one of the main challenges in preparing for the vaccine deployment?

• Insufficient research data

• Readiness to deploy the vaccine quickly

• Shortage of medical staff

• Lack of funding

Why is building trust considered crucial in the context of vaccine deployment?

• It ensures people are willing to get vaccinated

• It helps in reducing costs

• It eliminates the need for logistics

• It speeds up the production process

What approach was emphasized to win public trust?

• Being open and honest about the vaccine

• Reducing the number of doses

• Offering financial incentives

• Providing free healthcare

What was communicated to the public regarding vaccine supply?

• It would be limited to certain age groups

• It would be free for everyone

• It might vary in availability

• It would be consistent every week

How did the speaker suggest handling uncertainties about the vaccine?

• By ignoring them

• By being upfront about them

• By delaying the vaccine rollout

• By conducting more research before communication