Vaccine Clinical Trials 101: How do We Develop and Test New Vaccines?

In this video,we describe the clinical trial process and what it takes to bring an effective vaccine to the population at large.

What is a double-blind study?

What is placebo?

What is the difference between drugs in phase 1, 2, and 3?

How long do clinical trials take?

Why do we need clinical trials?

What is informed consent?

Find the answer to all of these questions and more!

This video was produced in collaboration with the SF Department of Public Health and Bridge HIV.