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The US, in collaboration with Kaiser Health News, plans to donate 500 million doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to 92 lower-income countries and the African Union through the WHO's COVAX initiative. Africa is experiencing a severe vaccine shortage, with a shortfall of 700 million doses. Additionally, Beech Nut Nutrition has recalled a batch of its infant rice cereal due to high arsenic levels, although no illnesses have been reported. The recalled product was distributed nationwide.

What is the purpose of the US purchasing 500 million doses of Pfizer's vaccine?

• To stockpile for future use

• To use them for domestic vaccination

• To donate them through the WHO's COVAX initiative

• To sell them to other countries

How many doses does the WHO estimate Africa is short of?

• 500 million

• 600 million

• 800 million

• 700 million

What was the reason for Beech-Nut Nutrition's recall of its rice cereal?

• High levels of arsenic

• Presence of gluten

• Expired product

• High sugar content

What potential impact does arsenic have on young children?

• Increases appetite

• Affects development

• Improves immunity

• Enhances growth

Where was the recalled Beech-Nut product sold?

• Nationwide in stores and online

• Only online

• Only in local stores

• Only in select regions