From Dr. Cassie Hunter:
It is true that the COVID-19 vaccines were created much faster than other vaccines. There are three main reasons why researchers met with success so quickly.
- The first reason is need. COVID-19 is a serious illness. It has damaged the whole world’s health and economic progress. Vaccine research was a priority for everyone. Researchers stopped everything else they were working on. They received extra funding and had many volunteers for clinical trials.
- The second reason is that we already had some useful research. The virus that causes COVID-19 is new. But we have been looking at other viruses from the same family for decades. Researchers had tons of knowledge and technology available to help them.
- The third reason is cooperation. Researchers worldwide shared their knowledge and resources to help each other out. It was like any project. The more people you have working on something, the less time it takes.
We now have covid-19 vaccines that are safe, effective, and free and available in multiple pharmacies in Lawrence County. These vaccines are safe and effective tools for protecting our families and friends and stopping the spread of Covid-19. Go get your vaccine shot today!
