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The National Institutes of Health, in collaboration with Kaiser Health News, is conducting a trial to assess the safety and effectiveness of mixing COVID-19 vaccines. The trial involves 150 fully vaccinated adults who will receive a Moderna booster. Results are expected by late summer. Additionally, a study by Valley Sure found benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, in over a quarter of tested sunscreen products, with some exceeding FDA limits. The company has listed the affected brands online and is urging a recall.

What is the main goal of the NIH trial mentioned in the video?

• To evaluate the safety of mixing different COVID-19 vaccines

• To test the effectiveness of a new COVID-19 vaccine

• To compare the efficacy of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines

• To study the long-term effects of COVID-19 vaccines

How many people are participating in the NIH trial for mixing vaccines?

• 250

• 200

• 100

• 150

What harmful chemical was found in some sunscreen products according to the study?

• Mercury

• Lead

• Benzene

• Formaldehyde

What percentage of sunscreen batches tested contained benzene?

• More than 75%

• More than 25%

• More than 50%

• More than 10%

What action is Valley Sure requesting from the government regarding the affected sunscreen products?

• To conduct further research on benzene

• To ban the sale of all sunscreens

• To issue a recall of the affected products

• To increase the FDA concentration limit of benzene