Century Old BCG Vaccine Shields Against Long COVID Symptoms

A clinical trial reveals promising insights into the role of BCG immunotherapy in reducing long COVID complications.

Dec 07, 2024

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Topline

Administering the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine during active COVID-19 infection may reduce the risk of long COVID symptoms, especially in cognitive and cardiopulmonary domains.

Study Details

The BCG vaccine, known for its role in tuberculosis prevention, has been explored as a therapeutic intervention for COVID-19. A phase 3 clinical tria…

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