Dylan Liew
Adrian BaskirAs the journey to find a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine continues, we explore what might happen when we reach the finishing line in a UK context. How many people need to be vaccinated to provide herd immunity?
The practicalities of administering vaccines to the majority of the population are also examined. Using the experience of flu vaccination, this is uncharted territory for the UK as only 13% of those under 65 were previously vaccinated.
We also consider the question of prioritising who gets vaccinated first. Do you start with the young and healthy or the most vulnerable? Or key workers? It’s possible that people will need multiple vaccines, and this too presents challenges.
Finally, how will the so-called “Anti-Vax” philosophy hamper rollout efforts.
Adele Groyer
John Roberts
Andrew Pijper
Rebecca Sloan
