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The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that most pregnant women should avoid the COVID-19 vaccine due to insufficient clinical studies, except for those at high risk, like healthcare workers. The decision should be made with a doctor's consultation. Meanwhile, Sanofi, a French pharmaceutical company, will help produce over 125 million doses of the Pfizer-Biontech vaccine for the EU, following pressure from the French government. Sanofi will continue developing its own vaccine while assisting Pfizer and Biontech.

What is the primary reason the WHO advises most pregnant women against taking the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

• Vaccine is not available

• Vaccine is not effective

• Lack of clinical studies on pregnant women

• High cost of the vaccine

Which group of pregnant women is recommended to take the COVID-19 vaccine according to WHO?

• Those with no underlying health conditions

• Those at high risk of exposure, like healthcare workers

• Those in their first trimester

• Those with a history of allergies

What role will Sanofi play in the production of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?

• Developing a new vaccine

• Bottling and packaging doses

• Conducting clinical trials

• Distributing vaccines globally

How many doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is Sanofi expected to help produce?

• 50 million

• 75 million

• Over 125 million

• 100 million

Why did Sanofi decide to assist Pfizer and BioNTech in vaccine production?

• Due to pressure from the French government

• To increase its own vaccine sales

• To gain access to new technology

• To expand its market in the US