SARS-CoV-2 vaccines: A brief review

Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 has immensely changed the landscape in how vaccines are researched and developed. The timeline truncated for the propose of meeting the grave demand. Children stand to benefit from herd immunity for multiple reasons. Protection from SARS-CoV-2 would not only protect children from COVID but also a unique entity called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MISC). Thus, it is vital that general pediatricians and practitioners who care for children to have foundational knowledge regarding the ever-expanding array of soon to be available COVID19 vaccines along with the potential pitfalls of their rushed development and implementation. This article seeks to provide a brief review of the most prominent COVID19 vaccines under development with intention for Pediatric use as well as recall historical knowledge regarding rushed development of respiratory viral vaccines that resulted in unintended consequences.