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The CDC reports that out of 1.9 million Americans vaccinated with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, only 29 experienced severe allergic reactions, most of whom had a history of such reactions. The CDC emphasizes the rarity of these cases and encourages vaccination. Additionally, North Carolina's College of the Albemarle is offering a mental health first aid course aimed at students entering mental health fields. The course includes a five-step action plan for handling mental health emergencies like suicide contemplation and panic attacks. The transcript concludes with acknowledgments to Kaiser Health News.

What percentage of people experienced severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer vaccine according to the CDC?

• 0.0015%

• 0.015%

• 0.15%

• 1.5%

What is the primary focus of the first aid course offered by North Carolina College of the Albemarle?

• Physical injuries

• Mental health emergencies

• Nutritional health

• Chronic diseases

Which of the following is NOT part of the five-step action plan taught in the mental health first aid course?

• Assessing risks

• Providing helpful information

• Supporting someone in a panic attack

• Administering medication

Who is the mental health first aid course primarily aimed at?

• Healthcare administrators

• Students seeking entry-level positions

• Experienced mental health professionals

• General public

Which organization partnered with Kaiser Health News to provide the health headlines?

• National Institutes of Health

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• World Health Organization

• American Medical Association