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The federal government is purchasing an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, increasing the total supply to 600 million doses. This aims to vaccinate every American adult by the end of summer. Currently, only about 1% of the US population is fully vaccinated. The FDA warns that some hand sanitizers from Mexico may contain methanol, a toxic chemical, instead of ethyl alcohol. The agency has observed a rise in such products, which can be harmful if absorbed through the skin or ingested. Special thanks are given to Kaiser Health News for their collaboration.

What is the total number of coronavirus vaccine doses the federal government plans to have after the new purchase?

• 800 million

• 600 million

• 400 million

• 200 million

By when does President Joe Biden aim to have every American adult vaccinated?

• By the end of spring

• By the end of winter

• By the end of summer

• By the end of fall

According to a New York Times analysis, what percentage of the US population has been fully vaccinated so far?

• 10%

• 15%

• 5%

• 1%

What harmful chemical might be found in some hand sanitizers from Mexico?

• Ethanol

• Methanol

• Butanol

• Isopropanol

What is the potential risk of using hand sanitizers containing methanol?

• It can cause skin irritation

• It can be toxic when absorbed through the skin

• It can cause mild headaches

• It can lead to dehydration