What to expect from a COVID-19 vaccine - a podcast by ABC Radio

A vaccine for COVID-19 seems closer than ever this week, but the reality may not match up with our fantasies.

The Government has struck a deal to secure early access to one of the frontrunner candidates, but it's not clear yet just how effective it'll be.

Today on the Signal, we're taking a proverbial cold shower at the behest of experts, and managing our expectations about what Australia's hypothetical vaccine will actually be able to do.

What do we know so far, and what are the chances life will go back to normal?

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Professor Terry Nolan AO, Head of Vaccine and Immunisation Research Group, Doherty Institute

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