COVID-19

Mihai Netea: Trained immunity and BCG vaccination – a tool against COVID-19?

What do we know about the adaptive characteristics of innate immune responses? Does BCG induce long-term changes in innate immune cells? What are the non-specific effects of BCG vaccination on other infections? Can the BCG-induced trained immunity be harnessed against COVID-19?
Mihai Netea shares his insights – Faith Osier moderates the Q&A.