This information note explores how trade policy can play its part in ensuring the rapid roll-out of vaccines against COVID-19. Section A provides background information on immunization and the urgent search for vaccines against COVID-19. Section B provides an overview of the development and delivery of vaccines in the form of an infographic which includes the role of the private sector. Section C identifies where key decisions with trade impact may need to be made along the vaccine value chain and provides a non-exhaustive list of useful resources to help inform decision-making.