Tamil Nadu to launch trial to study efficacy of BCG vaccine in the elderly

Hindu

15 Jul 2020 0 shares 1 views

Hindu

Published 15 Jul 2020

The study will focus on the vaccine’s potential in reducing morbidity due to COVID-19, preventing hospitalisation, and reducing mortality

ICMR to test efficacy of BCG vaccine for treating COVID-19 in the elderly

This study will be carried out in six states (sites) of the country--Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan,..

DNA 19 Jul 2020

As ordered by Chief Minister E Palaniswami, the BCG vaccine shall be administered on a trial basis, on adults aged 60-95, with the..

DNA 15 Jul 2020