Australia tests Tuberculosis vaccine to fight coronavirus

Australia is trying a vaccine that protects against tuberculosis (TB) and naturally improves a person’s immune system on 4,000 healthcare to o see if it can protect against coronavirus.

The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is used to give children immunity to TB — a bacterial infection — but it is known to have other benefits.

Trials have previously discovered people that receive the jab have improved immune responses and are better able to protect themselves from various infections.

The jab has been used for decades to protect against TB and includes a weakened version of the bacteria Mycobacterium bovis.

If it can reduce the percentage of people experiencing severe symptoms and help flatten the curve, the jab could be a game-changer in the fight against the pandemic.

source: Daily Mail