How do vaccines work?

Follow the journey of a vaccine

This short animation from The World’s Health Organisation illustrates the journey of a vaccine: from clinic trials and emergency use listing to production, transportation, storage and final administration by local health workers. 

Students will:

• Learn about the different phases of the vaccine journey, from clinical trials to administration by local healthcare workers
• Understand the role of The World’s Health Organisation in the vaccination roll out process
• Identify the importance of cold storage for vaccines