Behind the rapidly approaching Covid 19 vaccines are scientists but also thousands of volunteers. “Guinea pigs” with various profiles and motivations. Among them, Mary, an 82-year-old American.
Mary Jo lives in Boston (USA), she is 82 years old. When she learned that the Pfizer company was looking for volunteers to test her vaccine, she did not hesitate to offer her services. And after the first injections she feels good. “I think one of two things is either … I got a placebo or it’s a hell of a vaccine because I have no side effects or whatever.“And it’s a way for her to thank science because 49 years ago a clinical trial on insulin conducted with volunteers saved her daughter’s life.
“Help find a solution”
Direction West Yorkshire in Great Britain. Karen is an intensive care nurse and by profession, regularly exposed to the coronavirus, she did not hesitate. He is the first person in the world to receive a new injection of antibody cocktail specially designed to protect the population from Covid 19. “This is extremely important because we know that we will need a combination of techniques to save ourselves. In fact, the number of people who will need the vaccine that I received today is huge.”
In Colorado Michael is one of over 100 people registered for the ‘Moderna’ vaccine trial. He experiences some moderate side effects like nausea. Researchers are monitoring his condition in particular via his phone every week. Michael Rousse volunteered to test the vaccine against Covid 19, said: “Those of us who can help find a solution should be proud to participate and be present at this defining moment.. “Michael, Mary, and Karen… three people who have probably helped science save lives.
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