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How to vaccinate the world next time

The COVID19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the global economy and claimed millions of lives. While multiple effective vaccines were developed in record-breaking time, the inequity with which they were shared around the world left many in lower income countries unprotected. This film examines what lessons we can take forward as we prepare for the next pandemic.

Illustrated world map with countries in different colours to represent vaccine distribution

Nature is pleased to acknowledge financial support from Sanofi in producing this video. The sponsor retains sole responsibility for the following message.

At Sanofi, we’ve been committed for more than 100 years to extending the life-saving power of vaccination as broadly as possible. Our history is grounded in life science pioneers who discovered how infectious diseases work. They unlocked the public health potential of vaccination and developed efficient mass production methods to ensure the broadest access to vaccines. Our team brings their passion to discover and develop vaccines to enhance protection for children, adolescents and adults alike. We are proud that our vaccines can help to protect us and our loved ones from a wide range of severe infectious diseases, at every stage of life.

Over half a billion people are vaccinated annually with Sanofi vaccines worldwide. We are a world leader in influenza and pediatric vaccines, and the largest supplier of polio injectable vaccines worldwide. We partner with the public health, medical and scientific communities to improve access to life-protecting vaccines and increase vaccination coverage, while striving to develop new and improved vaccines to enhance health and well-being.