DeLAND, Fla. – As the world continues to battle COVID-19, there are thousands of vaccine trials taking place right now all over the U.S, including at research clinics in Central Florida.The clinical research clinic, Accel Research Site, in DeLand, is administering the vaccine trial produced by two major pharmaceutical companies.Christine Murphy, 56, received her first shot and in 28 days she said she’ll have to return for a second shot.“It was simple, didn’t hurt, didn’t burn or nothing.
It was good,” Murphy said. Murphy signed up for the trial in hopes the vaccine will work in case she ever contracts the virus. “I volunteer in multiple places with the homeless and addicted ...