Why Making a Covid-19 Vaccine Is So Hard

The video discusses the development of the polio vaccine by Dr. Salk and Dr. Sabin, which used an inactive virus to create immunity. It then explores the complexities of developing a COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting challenges such as determining the correct dosage and the limitations for immunocompromised individuals. The speaker shares their personal motivation to work on COVID-19 after reading about the outbreak in China, emphasizing the rapid response and collaboration with NIH and Dr. Fauci.

What was the theory behind the polio vaccine's effectiveness?

Why is it complicated to use the same technology for COVID-19 as was used for the polio vaccine?

What challenges do immunocompromised individuals face with traditional vaccine technologies?

What prompted the speaker to start working on a vaccine for the new coronavirus?

How did the understanding of the new coronavirus evolve over time according to the speaker?