Abstract
Vaccinations save 2-3 million lives every year and with the urgency for fast and effective solutions, countries have begun the race to find a COVID-19 vaccine. Despite vaccines usually taking up to 10 years to develop, some countries have predicted a vaccine by 2021 and others have shared earlier dates. This has caused concern amongst health professionals as well as the general public. In a year, 1.5 million deaths could be avoided if more people were vaccinated, yet cost and vaccine hesitancy remain strong obstacles. How can we ensure that safety standards are being met and provide reassurance to those who are concerned? Would you get a COVID-19 vaccine?
