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JST Ruberg reports on the FDA advisory panel's meeting about the Pfizer COVID vaccine, noting no serious allergic reactions among 44,000 subjects. The panel is considering emergency use authorization, with approval possible within days. The Trump administration has ordered 100 million doses, prioritizing healthcare workers and nursing home patients. Walmart is preparing its stores for vaccine distribution. Time is set to announce its Person of the Year, with finalists including Joe Biden, Donald Trump, healthcare workers, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and the Movement for Racial Justice.

What was the main focus of the FDA advisory panel's meeting?

• Reviewing the distribution plan for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

• Considering emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine

• Evaluating the effectiveness of the Moderna vaccine

• Discussing the side effects of the Pfizer vaccine

Who mentioned that the Pfizer vaccine could be approved within days?

• CDC Director Robert Redfield

• Dr. Anthony Fauci

• Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar

• President Donald Trump

Which group is expected to receive the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine?

• Essential retail workers

• Healthcare workers and nursing home residents

• School teachers

• Military personnel

What preparations is Walmart making in response to the vaccine distribution?

• Hiring additional staff

• Offering discounts on health products

• Setting up vaccination tents

• Preparing cold storage facilities

Who are some of the finalists for Time's Person of the Year?

• Joe Biden and Donald Trump

• Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos

• Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai

• Bill Gates and Warren Buffet