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Missed Shots: Science Revisits its 2020 Breakthrough of the Year
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Missed Shots: Science Revisits its 2020 Breakthrough of the Year

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout was a spectacular success – and a stunning tragedy.

Science, 2021


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Recommendation

A year after approvals of the COVID-19 vaccines, an examination of what went right and wrong with them reveals a mixed bag of success and tragedy. Meanwhile, the virus rages on, propelled by persistent global distribution inequities and abject disinformation clouded by politics. 

Take-Aways

  • One year after the COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough, its rollout represents both triumph and tragedy.
  • Unrealistic expectations for COVID-19 vaccines exacerbated a proliferation of misinformation.
  • Vaccine distribution has proven inequitable on a global scale.

About the Author

Kai Kupferschmidt is a contributing correspondent for Science magazine based in Berlin, Germany. He writes about infectious diseases as well as food science, nutrition, evolution and science policy.


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