How Do Vaccines Work?

Explore the science and impact of vaccination in this 50-minute lecture by Robin May, Gresham Professor of Physic and Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency. Discover how vaccines have revolutionized public health, saving millions of lives and enabling the eradication of lethal diseases. Learn about the historical development of vaccines, their biological mechanisms, and the different types available today including groundbreaking mRNA technology. Understand the challenges of vaccine hesitancy and examine future directions in vaccine development. The comprehensive presentation covers everything from basic immunology principles to cutting-edge research, providing valuable insights into why we can't simply vaccinate against all diseases and how vaccines played a crucial role in ending the Covid-19 pandemic.