> "No. Apart from the time it will take to develop, trial, and mass produce a vaccine (12-18 months), it is unlikely that any vaccine will be practicable. The reason why is immunity to respiratory viruses (like corona) doesn’t last long – 6 months to 2 years. We would have to keep vaccinating everyone in the world every year (or maybe every 6 months if we are unlucky). "
I am not sure I agree with this. I am taking the annual flu shot, along with all the members of my family. I would be fine with an annual, or semiannual, coronavirus shot.
> "No. Apart from the time it will take to develop, trial, and mass produce a vaccine (12-18 months), it is unlikely that any vaccine will be practicable. The reason why is immunity to respiratory viruses (like corona) doesn’t last long – 6 months to 2 years. We would have to keep vaccinating everyone in the world every year (or maybe every 6 months if we are unlucky). "
I am not sure I agree with this. I am taking the annual flu shot, along with all the members of my family. I would be fine with an annual, or semiannual, coronavirus shot.