AstraZeneca Begins U.S. Final-Stage Covid-19 Vaccine Trial

The video discusses the development and testing of a coronavirus vaccine by AstraZeneca, with trials in the US, UK, and South America. Expert Sanford Sally provides insights into the vaccine's efficacy and safety, highlighting the importance of balancing these factors. The discussion covers the challenges of developing new vaccines and the potential side effects that may arise during large-scale trials.

Which university's researchers developed the coronavirus vaccine being tested in the US and UK?

• University of Oxford

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

What is the primary concern when balancing the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine?

• Trade-off between safety and benefit levels

• Ease of administration

• Speed of distribution

• Cost of production

Why might a vaccine with a 90% protection rate be accepted despite a lower safety bar?

• It reduces hospitalizations significantly

• It is cheaper to produce

• It has fewer side effects

• It is easier to administer

What is a key factor in determining the safety of a new vaccine?

• The color of the vaccine

• The number of people vaccinated

• The cost of the vaccine

• The country of origin

What is a potential side effect mentioned that was associated with an old Glaxo vaccine?

• Diabetes

• Narcolepsy

• Heart disease

• High blood pressure