December 7, 2021
Director's Blog
Accelerating COVID-19 Vaccine Testing with "Correlates of Protection"
NIH's COVID-19 Response
Our COVID-19 research response is helping to create safe and accurate tests, treatments, and vaccines.
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Treatments and Vaccines
NIH is speeding the development of the most promising vaccines and treatments.
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Testing
NIH is working to create and distribute accurate, widely available COVID-19 tests.
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NIH Strategic Response
NIH’s crosscutting strategies support research and innovation and ensure accessibility.
Consider Joining a Clinical Trial
NIH wants to make sure that new vaccines and treatments work for everyone — not just for some. Learn more about clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics and how you can participate in research.