"Vaccinations have long been a part of routine health care in the United States and most nations around the world. Focus on drug company profits often leads to political disputes. Observers worry that vaccines are provided first to nations that can pay for them, leaving poorer countries unprotected. Vaccines of all kinds have become one of the mainstays of health care in an interconnected world. Because they are so important, vaccines like those for COVID-19 are certain to attract controversy"-- Provided by publisher.

Fighting fear and skepticism -- Developing the vaccines -- Testing the vaccines -- Producing and distributing the vaccines -- Promoting the safety of the vaccines.