- Clarksville, TN Online - https://www.clarksvilleonline.com - Austin Peay State University medical laboratory scientists encourage taking COVID-19 vaccine when available Posted By Education | Clarksville, TN – With the United States about to begin the largest vaccination program in the nation’s history, two Austin Peay State University (APSU) scientists – a virologist and a bacteriologist – said they have no concerns about receiving one of the shots. COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine “Personally, I plan to take a coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available,” Jane Semler, bacteriologist and APSU professor of Allied Health Sciences, said. “However, I think we all need to recognize that, although the news about vaccines is positive, it may be several months before any vaccine is widely available.”