As the Coronavirus has become a worry in the lives of Americans, scientists and researchers are buckling down to find a vaccine for this deadly virus. Trial and errors have transpired, but results will come.
According to AP News, Dr. Fauci said on July 31 at the contentious House hearing, “...a coronavirus vaccine will be ready by early next year, telling lawmakers that a quarter-million Americans already have volunteered to take part in clinical trials.”
Created by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc, the most substantial vaccine study has begun with thirty thousand volunteers participating. However, there is no guarantee these trials can prevent recipients from contracting the virus.
Moderna said, “the vaccination was done in Savannah, Georgia, the first site to get underway among more than seven dozen trial sites scattered around the country.”
Many may not understand what is happening around these vaccine trials. Thi Ngo, a clinical pharmacist in Arizona, said, “During these trials, researchers will screen patients to see if they will be eligible to receive the trial vaccine based on certain criteria.” The criterias are based on a variety of categories such as age groups, comorbidities, hereditary traits, even ethnicities. They then observe patients and identify the efficacy of the vaccine in decreasing death rates or preventing patients from getting sick overall. The scientist would want to examine any unfavorable effects that patients may have experienced to better prepare the public for what to expect from the vaccine. The vaccine will be presented to the FDA and be displayed to the public.
As testing travels through the nation, it has given Americans new hope and excitement. Melissa Harting, a New York nurse, excitedly said, “Doing our part to eradicate it is very important to me.”
It’s undetermined when the coronavirus vaccine trials will be conducted successfully. However, with perseverance, research and time, a vaccine will be found. Until then, we shall stay optimistic and hopeful.