On this edition of Your Call, we're getting an update on a COVID-19 vaccine. According to The New York Times' vaccine tracker, more than 165 vaccines are being developed, but only 32 are currently in human trials, while eight have made it to Phase 3 trials.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says we could have a vaccine by the end of December, but according to a recent NBC survey, less than half of US adults say they plan to get vaccinated. We'll also discuss the ethics around vaccination mandates in schools and workplaces. What are your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?
Guests:
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center and attending physician at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dr. Arthur Caplan, bioethicist, professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at the NYU School of Medicine
Web Resources:
The New York Times: Coronavirus vaccine tracker
The New York Times, Adam Finn and Richard Malley: A Vaccine That Stops Covid-19 Won’t Be Enough
Nat Geo, Jillian Kramer: COVID-19 vaccines could become mandatory. Here’s how it might work.
NBC News: Poll: Less than half of Americans say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine
Stat News, Helen Branswell: Covid-19 vaccines may cause mild side effects, experts say, stressing need for education, not alarm
The Atlantic, Sarah Zhang: A Vaccine Reality Check
