From lab idea to vaccine in your arm

Process map by Brian. 36 steps, 2 layers. Tags: science, health, biology.

1. Researchers: Identify a target on the germ (an antigen)
2. Researchers: Design candidate vaccines
3. Researchers: Test in cells and animals
4. Researchers: Safe, and triggers an immune response?
5. Volunteers: Phase 1: a few dozen volunteers. Is it safe?
6. Researchers: Safe at this dose?
7. Volunteers: Phase 2: hundreds of volunteers. Right dose?
8. Researchers: Strong immune response?
9. Volunteers: Phase 3: tens of thousands, half get a placebo
10. Regulators: Regulators review every piece of data
11. Regulators: Benefits clearly outweigh risks?
12. The factory: Manufacture at scale with strict quality checks
13. Clinics and you: Distribute it cold to clinics
14. Clinics and you: You roll up your sleeve
15. Clinics and you: Safety monitoring continues for years
16. Researchers: Provide more data
17. Researchers: Adjust the dose or ingredients
18. Researchers: Stop the program and publish what was learned

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