Vaccine Shows Promise, But Fauci Warns Immunity Is At Least A Year Out

The video discusses the progress and challenges in developing a COVID-19 vaccine, focusing on Moderna's trial results, which show promising immunity responses. It highlights the use of mRNA technology and the fast-tracking of FDA approval to expedite vaccine availability. The global race for a vaccine includes various scientific approaches, with hopes for effective solutions by studying multiple candidates. The video also addresses the potential for herd immunity and the timeline for vaccine results, emphasizing that no vaccine will be 100% effective, but a combination of exposure and vaccination could lead to sufficient immunity.

What technology does the Moderna vaccine use to instruct the body to produce antibodies?

• Viral vector

• Protein subunit

• mRNA

• DNA

What is the significance of the fast track approval for the Moderna vaccine?

• It reduces the number of required trials.

• It guarantees FDA approval.

• It permits manufacturing to start before approval.

• It allows for immediate public distribution.

Which country announced that their vaccine trial volunteers showed no negative side effects?

• Russia

• India

• China

• United States

What is the expected effectiveness range of the vaccine to achieve herd immunity?

• 60-65%

• 80-85%

• 50-55%

• 70-75%

By when do experts hope to achieve herd immunity with the help of the vaccine?

• Within 3 years

• Within 1 to 1.5 years

• Within 6 months

• Within 2 years