The document discusses why vaccines are needed for COVID-19. It explains that since the virus is new, people's immune systems are not prepared to fight it effectively, allowing rapid infection spread. Developing vaccines is an important strategy to confront the pandemic by teaching the immune system to recognize the virus before exposure. Widespread vaccination is crucial to achieve herd immunity to stop the virus's spread and protect those who cannot receive vaccines. The larger the vaccinated population, the less vulnerable people risk exposure.