Vaccine safety explained: What the science actually says

About this episode

Dr. Kate O'Brien discusses the safety of vaccines and the processes involved in their testing and monitoring.

Are vaccines safe? What's actually in them? In this 2-part episode of Science in 5, WHO's Dr. Kate O'Brien breaks down how vaccines are tested, approved, and monitored even after they reach the public. She also explains what happens if a safety concern is flagged.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Kate O'Brien

Topics covered

• vaccine safety
• vaccine testing
• public health
• monitoring vaccines
• safety concerns

Keywords

• vaccines
• safety
• testing
• approval
• monitoring

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WHO - World Health Organization

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