Vaccine Must Be Combined With Social Measures: Johns Hopkins

The discussion covers the role of vaccines in controlling COVID-19, emphasizing that while vaccines are crucial, they are not the sole solution. Public health measures like stay-at-home orders and mask mandates are also effective. The FDA is fast-tracking vaccine approvals, with Pfizer and Moderna vaccines expected to be approved by the end of the year or early 2021. Distribution challenges include cold chain requirements, but initial distribution to long-term care facilities and frontline workers is feasible. Vaccine prioritization is guided by CDC recommendations, focusing on high-risk groups first.

What is the potential timeline for the approval of the vaccines mentioned?

What is the difference between vaccine-induced immunity and herd immunity?