When Can We Expect A Covid-19 Vaccine?

Ever since the onslaught of COVID-19, there has been a mad rush to try to develop a vaccine as quickly as possible. In order to end protective measures such as social distancing, a number of things will need to fall into place. Widespread testing to gather data for researchers, effective treatment options, and symptom tracking so that individuals who may become infected know what best to do will all be part of that process.

In order to create a vaccine, extensive testing must be done to ensure its safety and efficacy. This process of creating a new drug, in the U.S., takes 12 years from initial research until it reaches the market. Half of this time is spent in 3 phases to test how the drug reacts to the human body.

Learn more about challenges that the new COVID-19 vaccine is facing and how soon the vaccine may reach the market here.