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ELI5 Vaccines - why is a Covid-19 vaccine is taking so long to make?
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ELI5 Vaccines - why is a Covid-19 vaccine is taking so long to make?

Why do some vaccines last longer than others i.e. some last for 10 years others only 1 year? What is the difference between an RNA vaccine and a conventional vaccine? Why does the process for making a vaccine take so long? ... We explain like...

ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

June 5, 20209m 54s

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Why do some vaccines last longer than others i.e. some last for 10 years others only 1 year? What is the difference between an RNA vaccine and a conventional vaccine? Why does the process for making a vaccine take so long?

 

... We explain like i'm five!

 

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