NOTE: Before answering the following questions, watch the video under “Resources” below.

1. List the who, what, where and when of the news item.

2. What are the size of the study’s groups? For what reason did Clalit use groups with similar medical histories?

3. What did the researchers conclude from the study — What were its findings?

4. What did a separate study by Israel’s healthcare provider Maccabi show?

5. What is Clalit’s reason for publishing the preliminary results?

6. Consider the total population of Israel compared to that of the U.S. Vaccine distribution began in December/January. How does the population of Israel allow it to meet the goal of vaccinating everyone over the age of 16 by the end of March?

7. How, if at all, would these studies affect your view of Pfizer and other covid vaccines? Explain your answer.