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Confianza, miedo y solidaridad marcarán el éxito de una vacuna contra COVID

KFF Health News Original

Cuando una vacuna contra el coronavirus esté disponible, ¿la recibirán con una gran ovación, como la vacuna contra la polio, o con cierto letargo, como la vacuna contra el sarampión?

Trust, Fear and Solidarity Will Determine the Success of a COVID Vaccine

KFF Health News Original

Polio terrified Americans, and in 1955, when Jonas Salk’s vaccine became available, they snapped it up like candy. Sixty-five years later, COVID is the latest dread virus, but many undercurrents could inhibit its acceptance.

Analysis: Get Ready For The Vaccine — They’re Never Simple

KFF Health News Original

Trials are an immense undertaking involving tens of thousands of participants. They’re likely to start this summer — but don’t expect quick results. And what’s a successful result, anyway?