1st person in US gets experimental coronavirus vaccine

The video discusses the first human trial of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine, funded by the NIH and conducted by Kaiser Permanente. Unlike traditional vaccines, this one uses mRNA to instruct cells to produce a protein found in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, potentially triggering an immune response. This response may help the body fight off a real infection if exposed to the virus later.

Who was involved in conducting the initial human trials of the experimental COVID-19 vaccine?

• Johns Hopkins University

• World Health Organization

• Kaiser Permanente

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What is the unique approach used by the COVID-19 vaccine discussed in the video?

• Using bacterial proteins

• Using messenger RNA (mRNA)

• Using dead or inert viruses

• Using live viruses

What role does mRNA play in the vaccine's mechanism?

• It directly attacks the virus

• It instructs cells to produce specific proteins

• It replaces the virus in the body

• It strengthens the cell walls

What protein does the vaccine instruct human cells to produce?

• A protein found in the flu virus

• A protein found in the common cold virus

• A protein found in the outer coating of SARS-CoV-2

• A protein found in the Ebola virus

How might the vaccine benefit someone who later encounters the actual COVID-19 virus?

• It ensures the virus is completely eradicated

• It makes the virus less contagious

• It helps the body mount a stronger immune response

• It prevents the virus from entering the body