Rapid Response Vaccine Development Amidst Urgency and Challenges

This chapter explores the urgent shift in focus towards developing a Covid vaccine after a pivotal WHO meeting, highlighting initial optimism, challenges in securing funding, and the crucial role of understanding the virus's genetic code. It delves into the mechanisms of vaccine development, focusing on the viral vector approach used at Oxford University and the adaptive nature of the immune system. The narrative provides insights into the intense research efforts and collaborations at Oxford University, culminating in the testing of vaccine effectiveness.