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Dr. Berkley's 'Fair Doses': Advocating Vaccine Equity for All

10/29/2025

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Dr. Seth Berkley’s new book, Fair Doses, reflects on the global COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout.
He emphasizes equitable vaccine access for low-income countries sidelined during the pandemic.
He recounts the formation of COVAX to ensure vaccine distribution to poorer nations, delivering over 1.6 billion doses by the end of 2022.
He warns of future pandemics and calls for robust public health systems and vaccine preparedness to prevent inequities.

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Story summary

Dr. Seth Berkley’s new book, Fair Doses, reflects on the global COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout.
He emphasizes equitable vaccine access for low-income countries sidelined during the pandemic.
He recounts the formation of COVAX to ensure vaccine distribution to poorer nations, delivering over 1.6 billion doses by the end of 2022.
He warns of future pandemics and calls for robust public health systems and vaccine preparedness to prevent inequities.