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President Biden announced the U.S. will share 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses with other countries by June's end, including Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. This is in addition to a prior commitment of 60 million AstraZeneca doses. The U.S. faced criticism for not sharing vaccines amid global efforts by China and Russia. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends colon cancer screenings start at age 45, reflecting rising cases in younger adults. This change mandates most insurance plans to cover the tests without copay. Thanks to Kaiser Health News for the health headlines.

Which vaccines are included in the 20 million doses the US plans to share by the end of June?

• Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson

• AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Moderna

• Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca

• Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson

What additional commitment did the US make regarding vaccine sharing?

• To share 30 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine

• To share 100 million doses of Pfizer's vaccine

• To share 50 million doses of Moderna's vaccine

• To share 60 million doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine

Why has the Biden administration faced criticism regarding vaccine sharing?

• For sharing too many vaccines

• For not sharing vaccines quickly enough

• For only sharing vaccines with Europe

• For not producing enough vaccines

At what age should Americans now start getting screened for colon cancer according to the new guidelines?

• 40

• 45

• 50

• 55

What is a significant benefit of the new colon cancer screening guidelines?

• Screenings will be available only in select states

• Most insurance plans will cover the tests with no copay

• Screenings will be conducted every 10 years

• Only high-risk individuals will be screened