UCL's Oksana Pyzik on Vaccine Efficacy

The transcript discusses the challenges and strategies related to COVID-19, focusing on herd immunity, vaccine effectiveness, and the importance of global vaccine coverage. It explores the potential need for booster shots, the efficacy of mixed vaccines, and the debate on vaccinating children. The discussion also touches on the implications of COVID-19 becoming endemic and the resulting changes in social norms, such as increased social distancing and improved urban design for better air filtration.

What factors should be considered when deciding to vaccinate children against COVID-19?

How might social distancing and mask-wearing become normalized in the future?

What holistic approaches can be taken to reduce the burden of viral infections beyond COVID-19?