Vaccines against COVID-19 strongly protect against severe disease and death: Study

The development of COVID-19 vaccines in such a short span of time has been a feat for science. In this regard, discuss the various challenges faced during vaccine development. What challenges lie ahead? (150 Words)

Approach:

• Introduce by giving a brief description about COVID, its viral nature, and why antibiotics do not work on it. Explain the importance of Vaccines in tackling the pandemic.
• Discuss the major challenges faced during Vaccine development and production - Like IPR laws,  Raw material sourcing, Scaling rapidly, etc.
• Discuss the challenges that lie ahead like - breakthrough infections, viral mutations, etc.
• Way Forward / Conclusion