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The CDC has updated its guidance, stating that fully vaccinated individuals can forgo masks in most public settings, except crowded indoor areas like airports and hospitals. Currently, 35% of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated. A study involving over 600 women suggests that prescription sleep medications do not significantly improve sleep quality over one to two years, prompting a reevaluation of their use. Approximately 9 million American adults use these medications. The video concludes with thanks to Kaiser Health News for their collaboration.

According to the CDC's new guidelines, where should fully vaccinated individuals still wear masks?

• In private homes

• In crowded indoor settings like airports and hospitals

• In all public settings

• In all outdoor settings

What percentage of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated according to the CDC data?

• 60%

• 50%

• 25%

• 35%

What did the study on sleep medication find about its effectiveness?

• It only helps people over 60

• It worsens sleep quality

• It has no impact on sleep quality

• It significantly improves sleep quality

How many women were followed in the study on sleep medication?

• Over 600

• Over 1000

• Over 200

• Over 5000

Approximately how many American adults use medication to help them sleep?

• 5 million

• 20 million

• 9 million

• 15 million