Explore an in-depth discussion on COVID-19 vaccine development and convalescent plasma treatment featuring experts from Mount Sinai Health System. Gain insights into the rapid progress of vaccine research, with 165 candidates under development and 30 in human trials. Delve into crucial questions surrounding vaccine availability, efficacy, and equitable distribution. Learn about promising therapies like plasma infusions from recovered patients. Understand the challenges researchers and medical institutions face in expediting the development process while ensuring safety and effectiveness. Discover the intricacies of vaccine trials, recruitment strategies, and potential issues with multiple vaccines. Address concerns about vaccine hesitancy, virus mutations, and herd immunity. Examine the durability of antibody responses, the concept of a universal vaccine, and the implications of emergency authorization for vaccines.