The Quest for the Coronavirus Vaccine

Explore the challenges and complexities of developing a coronavirus vaccine in this TED Connects virtual conversation featuring epidemiologist Seth Berkley, head of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Gain insights into the vaccine development process, timeline expectations, and the importance of global collaboration. Learn about the paradox of vaccines, the risks of herd immunity, and the concept of vaccines as a global public good. Discover the potential costs, distribution challenges, and the need for a global perspective in vaccine allocation. Understand the role of testing, masks, and other interventions in combating the pandemic. Hear expert opinions on best-case scenarios, expectations for different regions, and how citizens can contribute to the effort. Delve into the future of pandemic preparedness and the steps needed to move forward in the fight against COVID-19.

Intro
What is Gavi
What is a vaccine
Are vaccines dangerous
What happened to Ebola vaccines
What happened to the candidate vaccine
Why did the coronavirus vaccine fail
The paradox of vaccines
The coronavirus
The quest
Candidate vaccines
Optimize for speed
Enrolling people
Timeline
Risk of herd immunity
Testing for coronavirus
Vaccine as a global public good
What the world needs
Cost
Global perspective
Who gets the vaccine
How confident are you that will get one
How do we prepare for a pandemic
Other interventions
Bestcase scenario
Expectations
New York
Masks
Bill Gates interview
How can citizens contribute
How to move forward