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Specifically, the epidemiologic evidence for decreased COVID\u201019 morbidity in countries with BCG vaccination programs, current clinical trials for BCG vaccination to protect against COVID\u201019, potential mechanisms and rationale for this protection, and the role of the urologist and urology clinic in providing support and\/or leading ongoing efforts.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Epidemiologic evidence suggests that the crude case fatality rates are lower for countries with BCG vaccination compared to those without such programs. Four prospective, randomized clinical trials for BCG vaccination were identified including NCT04348370 (BADAS), NCT04327206 (BRACE), NCT04328441 (BCG\u2010CORONA), and NCT04350931. 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