The first good news of the pandemic came when vaccines were developed much faster than expected, holding out the promise of a return to normal life. In this episode I’ll be exploring just how well the vaccines work, what their deployment means for getting back to normal, and why people need a normal world that allows contact and connection.

“Follow the Science" is produced, written, and hosted by Faye Flam, with funding by the Society for Professional Journalists. Today’s episode was edited by Seth Gliksman with music by Kyle Imperatore. If you’d like to hear more "Follow the Science," please like, follow, and subscribe!