Patients In COVID-19 Vaccine Study Receive First Doses In North Texas

(CBSDFW.COM) – The first round of patients participating in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine study got their doses on Wednesday in North Texas.
Researchers at North Texas Infectious Disease Consultants gave out shots to participants — most of whom are essential and front line workers including medical personnel. The shots are given out to those who signed up to be part of the study.
Dr. Mezgebe Berhe, an infectious disease specialist, says such studies are important to test the safety