April 10, 2020

Further Evidence of a Possible Correlation Between the Severity of Covid-19 and BCG Immunization

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Testing and Treatment

• Based on the preliminary analysis of available evidence that supports possible correlation between BCG vaccination and severity of COVID-19 effects at a population level, the author concludes that effectiveness of BCG immunization may depend on the age of administration, with early age inoculation being more effective for lasting protection. 

Dolgikh (Apr 7, 2020). Further Evidence of a Possible Correlation Between the Severity of Covid-19 and BCG Immunization. Pre-print downloaded Apr 10 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.04.07.20056994