DALLAS _ Vaccines usually take years to develop, but as the coronavirus pandemic stretches into its fifth month in the U.S., scientists and companies all over the world are racing to find a cure to treat COVID-19 by next year.
Testing has been in the works since January, and vaccines must go through at least three phases of human trials before being approved. According to The New York Times, 27 vaccines are in various stages of human trials.
Many have argued that a vaccine will allow the economy to eventually rebound to precoronavirus levels. But some are concerned about the accelerated process and possible safety protocols that may be moved forward too quickly to meet the goal.
We spoke to three Texas doctors about whether they would receive the first COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what you need to know.