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I have no hard data (and I don't think anyone has, at this point), but eradication is IMO going to be tricky even if we have a very potent vaccine, at least loo
by lbeltrame 6y ago
I have no hard data (and I don't think anyone has, at this point), but eradication is IMO going to be tricky even if we have a very potent vaccine, at least looking at how much it took for chicken pox.
- missosoup 6y agoOh absolutely. Eradicating this thing via vaccination any time in the next 24 months will take a completely unprecedented feat of worldwide collaboration. But I'm optimistic, the current situation has everyone focused on the issue. Except Trump trying to get some special deals for early access or whatever the fuck it is that he's doing.
- SpicyLemonZest 6y agoAny country that physically manufactures vaccine doses isn't going to allow many exports until they have a sufficient domestic supply. That's not just a Trump thing.
- lbeltrame 6y agoThat's precisely why many vaccine producers are seeking partnership and starting manufacturing at risk. As an example, Moderna teamed up with Lonza (and also got a big grant from BARDA). Oxford / Vaccitech has deals with Astra Zeneca, Merck, and a few other manufacturers.