Show notes are at https://stevelitchfield.com/sshow/chat.html
…
continue reading
Content provided by Confronting Coronavirus and The Irish Times. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Confronting Coronavirus and The Irish Times or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Can the BCG vaccination protect you from Covid-19?
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 258273257 series 1913382
Content provided by Confronting Coronavirus and The Irish Times. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Confronting Coronavirus and The Irish Times or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
A recent study from the US has shown that countries with high BCG vaccination rates have fewer coronavirus deaths. This may be due to the known immunological benefits of the vaccine. Trials have now begun in Australia and The Netherlands to test whether the vaccination can prevent thousands of healthcare workers from becoming infected. To understand this study and the potential behind the findings, we spoke with Luke O'Neill, an immunologist and Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity College.
…
continue reading
73 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 258273257 series 1913382
Content provided by Confronting Coronavirus and The Irish Times. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Confronting Coronavirus and The Irish Times or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
A recent study from the US has shown that countries with high BCG vaccination rates have fewer coronavirus deaths. This may be due to the known immunological benefits of the vaccine. Trials have now begun in Australia and The Netherlands to test whether the vaccination can prevent thousands of healthcare workers from becoming infected. To understand this study and the potential behind the findings, we spoke with Luke O'Neill, an immunologist and Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity College.
…
continue reading
73 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.