COVID-19 Current Events Tracker (CET)

ASPA COVID-19 PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

A campaign to increase vaccine acceptance and reinforce basic prevention measures

CET – Annotated Questionnaire (Wave 17)

Note: The questions below are the proposed questions for the seventeenth wave of the Weekly Current Events Tracker (CET). Questions highlighted in yellow will be asked every week; questions highlighted in blue will be rotated into the survey on a monthly basis; and questions highlighted in green are meant to be asked in Wave 17 only or are being asked again to update data on a variable of interest. This wave’s module is Vaccine Knowledge and Preferences. This week we have added questions on the recent CDC mask guidance, PTN message testing, and the influence of employer vaccine incentives.

ASPA will provide OMB with updates to the questionnaire for subsequent Waves.

Standard Questions

Modular Questions

One-Time or Repeat Questions Being Asked Again to Update Data

For the next section we would like to talk about current events.

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Item #: Q1

Question Type: Single punch

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vacc_off. How much do you trust U.S. federal public health officials to provide reliable information on COVID-19?

Variable Label: vacc_off: Confidence in U.S. public health officials

Value	Value Label
1	Not at all
2	Not very much
3	A fair amount
4	A great deal
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q2

Question Type: Single punch

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vacc_trust. How much trust do you have that an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine may be safe and effective for you to get?

Variable Label: vacc_trust: Trust in Safety of Vaccine

Value	Value Label
1	None at all
2	Not very much
3	A fair amount
4	A great deal
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q3

Question Type: Single punch

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beh1_cet. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are now available at no cost. Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: beh1: Vaccination behavior

Value	Value Label
0	No, I have not received a COVID-19 vaccine
1	Yes, but I have only received one shot out of the two required shots
2	Yes, I have received all of the required shots
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q4

Question Type: Single punch

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beh2a_cet. What is the likelihood that you will get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: beh2a: Intention to get vaccinated

Value	Value Label
1	Very unlikely
2	Somewhat unlikely
3	Neither likely nor unlikely
4	Somewhat likely
5	Very likely
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

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Item #: Q5

Question Type: Single punch

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beh3a_cet. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are now available at no cost. How soon will you get vaccinated? For this question, assume there is enough vaccine so that everyone who wants it can get it.

Variable Label: BEH3a_CET: Wait to get vaccinated

Value	Value Label
1	I will get a vaccine as soon as I can
2	I will wait to get a vaccine for one or more reasons
3	I will never get a COVID-19 vaccine
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

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Item #: Q6-Q7

Question Type: Single punch

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beh4_cet. You responded that you will wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine. For each of the following statements, is this a reason why you would wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Select yes or no for each item.

Variable Label: BEH4_CET: Reasons: Waiting to get vaccinated

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
beh4_1_cet	I will wait because of my age.	beh4_1_cet: Age
beh4_2_cet	I will wait because of my health status, allergies, or medical history.	beh4_2_cet: Health
beh4_3_cet	I want to know if the vaccine is effective first.	beh4_3_cet: Confirm effectiveness
beh4_4_cet	I am pregnant or expect to become pregnant.	beh4_4_cet: Pregnant
beh4_5_cet	I want to talk to my doctor first.	beh4_5_cet: Talk to doctor first
beh4_6_cet	I want to compare the effectiveness of the different vaccines.	beh4_6_cet: Compare vaccines
beh4_7_cet	I want to see if my friends and family get the vaccine.	beh4_7_cet: Friends/family
beh4_8_cet	I want to see if others who get the vaccine first develop any problems.	beh4_8_cet: Side effects
beh4_9_cet	I want to make sure it is safe for people like me first.	beh4_9_cet: Confirm safety
beh4_10_cet	I want to hear from leaders in my community about the vaccine first.	beh4_10_cet: Hear from leaders
beh4_11_cet	Other	beh4_11_cet: Other

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q8

Question Type: Single punch

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vacc_guidance. True or False: The CDC recently announced that fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.

Variable Label: cdc_guidance: CDC guidance for vaccinated people

Value	Value Label
1	True
2	False
3	Don’t know
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q9

Question Type: Single punch

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guidance_uptake. This is true. The CDC announced on May 13^th that fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.

Does this new guidance make you more likely, less likely, or not affect whether you would get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: guidance_uptake: Change in likelihood after new CDC guidance

Value	Value Label
1	Makes me less likely to get a vaccine
2	Doesn’t affect whether I would get a vaccine
3	Makes me more likely to get a vaccine
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q10-Q11

Question Type: Multi-Punch Grid

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vacc_type_know. There are three COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized by the FDA, and more will likely be authorized soon. Please tell us what you know about the different COVID-19 vaccines.

Variable Label: vacc_type_know: Knowledge of vaccine types

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//PROGRAMMING NOTE: RESPONDENTS CAN SELECT MULTIPLE OPTIONS FOR 1-4. OPTION 5 (DON’T KNOW) SHOULD BE EXCLUSIVE.//

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
vacc_type_know_1	Is a one-dose vaccine	vacc_type_know_1: Vaccine knowledge: One dose
vacc_ type_know_2	Side effects are milder than with other vaccines	vacc_ type_know_2: Vaccine knowledge: Milder side effect
vacc_ type_know_3	Is effective at preventing COVID-19	vacc_ type_know_3: Vaccine knowledge: Effective at prevention
vacc_ type_know_4	Is effective at reducing the symptoms of COVID-19	vacc_ type_know_4: Vaccine knowledge: Effective at reducing symptoms
vacc_ type_know_5	Has been authorized by the FDA	vacc_ type_know_5: Vaccine knowledge: Authorized
vacc_ type_know_6	Is now being used to vaccinate people in the United States	vacc_ type_know_6: Vaccine knowledge: Now in use
vacc_ type_know_7	Is effective at reducing the symptoms of all COVID-19 variants	vacc_ type_know_7: Vaccine knowledge: Effective against variants

Value	Value Label
1	Pfizer-BioNTech
2	Moderna
3	Johnson & Johnson
4	AstraZeneca
5	Don’t know
-99	Refused

Value	Value Label
0	Not selected
1	Selected

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Item #: Q12

Question Type: Grid

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vacc_choice. Please indicate how important each of the following factors are in your decision to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Variable Label: vacc_choice: Factors on vaccine choice

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
vacc_choice_6	Convenience within my schedule	vacc_choice_6: Convenience
vacc_choice_7	Appointment not required to get the vaccine (e.g., walk-up vaccination site)	vacc_choice_7: No appointment
vacc_choice_8	Getting time off from work to get the vaccine	vacc_choice_8: Time off to get shot
vacc_choice_9	Getting time off from work to recover from the possible side effects of the vaccine	vacc_choice_9: Time off for side effects
vacc_choice_10	The safety of the vaccine	vacc_choice_10: Safety of vaccine
vacc_choice_11	Other (please specify) _______________	vacc_choice_11: Time off for side effects

Value	Value Label
1	Not at all important
2	Slightly important
3	Moderately important
4	Very important
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q13

Question Type: Single punch

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vacc_type_diff. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: There are major differences between the COVID-19 vaccines (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson).

Variable Label: vacc_type_diff: Perceived differences in vaccines

Value	Value Label
1	Strongly disagree
2	Disagree
3	Neither agree nor disagree
4	Agree
5	Strongly agree
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q14

Question Type: Single punch

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vacc_pref. Which vaccine do you prefer to get?

Variable Label: vacc_pref: Vaccine preference

Value	Value Label
1	Pfizer-BioNTech
2	Moderna
3	Johnson & Johnson
4	AstraZeneca
5	Other
6	I do not have a vaccine preference
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q15

Question Type: Single punch

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vaccine_attitudes. How do you feel about vaccines, in general?

Variable Label: vaccine_attitudes: CDC vaccine attitude question

Value	Value Label
1	1 – Very negative
2	2 –
3	3 –
4	4 –
5	5 –
6	6 –
7	7 – Very positive
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q16

Question Type: Single punch

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pto. Does your employer offer paid time off (PTO) specifically to get a COVID-19 vaccine (and separate from any other paid sick leave)?

Variable Label: pto: PTO for vaccine

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
2	I am not sure
99	Not applicable, I am not currently employed
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q17

Question Type: Single punch

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employers. Please select the statement below that best represents your employers’ views on COVID-19 vaccination:

Variable Label: employers: Employer view vaccines

Value	Value Label
1	My employer has not taken a position on the COVID-19 vaccines
2	My employer has actively encouraged employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine
3	My employer has required employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine
4	My employer has actively discouraged employees from getting a COVID-19 vaccine
5	My employer has required that employees cannot get a COVID-19 vaccine
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q18

Question Type: Multi punch

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parent. Are you the parent of a child or children in the following age groups?

Variable Label: parent: Parent of children in following age groups

Value	Value Label
1	Younger than 6 months old
2	6 months to <2 years old
3	2 to 5 years old
4	6 to 11 years old
5	12 to 15 years old
6	16 to 17 years old
99	None of the above, I do not have children in those age groups (EXCLUSIVE)
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q19

Question Type: Single punch grid

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child_vaxxed_2. Has your child(ren) in the following age group(s) received a COVID-19 vaccine?

Note: If you have more than one child in the same age group, please answer for at least one of them.

Variable Label: children_vaxxed: Teen vaccinated

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Value	Value Label
5	12 to 15 years old
6	16 to 17 years old
-99	Refused

Value	Value Label
0	No, has not received a COVID-19 vaccine
1	Yes, but has only received one shot out of the two required shots
2	Yes, has received all of the required shots
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q20
Question Type: Grid 

// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” // 
ptn_summer

 

We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccination.  

 

For each of the below statements, please consider the following message: 

 

“Everyone 12 and older can now get a COVID vaccine—enjoy the freedoms that summer and a vaccine bring.”

When thinking about the message you just viewed, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Select one response for each item.   

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_summer_1	This message is convincing to you personally as a reason to get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you. [ONLY SHOW IF BEH1_CET = 0 OR 99]	ptn_summer_1: Convincing
ptn_summer_2	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_summer_2: Difficulty
ptn_summer_3	You would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_summer_3: Share
ptn_summer_4	You would visit a website, such as cdc.gov/coronavirus, to learn more about the information shared in this message.	ptn_summer_4: Web
ptn_summer_5	This message was believable.	ptn_summer_5: Believable

  

Value	Value Label
1	Strongly disagree
2	Disagree
3	Neither agree nor disagree
4	Agree
5	Strongly agree
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

 

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Item #: Q21 
Question Type: Grid 

// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” // 
ptn_nomask  

 

We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccination.  

 

For each of the below statements, please consider the following message: 

 

“If you’re fully vaccinated, you can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, regardless of size, without wearing a mask or physically distancing.”

When thinking about the message you just viewed, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Select one response for each item.   

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_nomask_1	This message is convincing to you personally as a reason to get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you. [ONLY SHOW IF BEH1_CET = 0 OR 99]	ptn_nomask_1: Convincing
ptn_nomask_2	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_nomask_2: Difficulty
ptn_nomask_3	You would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_nomask_3: Share
ptn_nomask_4	You would visit a website, such as cdc.gov/coronavirus, to learn more about the information shared in this message.	ptn_nomask_4: Web
ptn_nomask_5	This message was believable.	ptn_nomask_5: Believable

  

Value	Value Label
1	Strongly disagree
2	Disagree
3	Neither agree nor disagree
4	Agree
5	Strongly agree
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

 

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Item #: Q22 
Question Type: Grid 

// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” // 
ptn_eua 

 

We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccination.  

 

For each of the below statements, please consider the following message: 

 

“All 3 vaccines in the US have received emergency use authorization (EUA) from FDA. EUAs are used in public health emergencies because EUAs get vaccines distributed faster than the formal FDA approval process without skipping any mandatory safety checks.”

 

When thinking about the message you just viewed, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Select one response for each item.   

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_eua_1	This message is convincing to you personally as a reason to get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you. [ONLY SHOW IF BEH1_CET = 0 OR 99]	ptn_eua_1: Convincing
ptn_eua_2	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_eua_2: Difficulty
ptn_eua_3	You would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_eua_3: Share
ptn_eua_4	You would visit a website, such as cdc.gov/coronavirus, to learn more about the information shared in this message.	ptn_eua_4: Web
ptn_eua_5	This message was believable.	ptn_eua_5: Believable

  

Value	Value Label
1	Strongly disagree
2	Disagree
3	Neither agree nor disagree
4	Agree
5	Strongly agree
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

 

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Item #: Q23
Question Type: Grid 

// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” // 
ptn_2weeks

 

We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccination.  

 

For each of the below statements, please consider the following message: 

 

“It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. You are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after your second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, or 2 weeks after the single-dose J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.”

When thinking about the message you just viewed, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Select one response for each item.   

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_2weeks_1	This message is convincing to you personally as a reason to get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you. [ONLY SHOW IF BEH1_CET = 0 OR 99]	ptn_2weeks_1: Convincing
ptn_2weeks_2	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_2weeks_2: Difficulty
ptn_2weeks_3	You would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_2weeks_3: Share
ptn_2weeks_4	You would visit a website, such as cdc.gov/coronavirus, to learn more about the information shared in this message.	ptn_2weeks_4: Web
ptn_2weeks_5	This message was believable.	ptn_2weeks_5: Believable

  

Value	Value Label
1	Strongly disagree
2	Disagree
3	Neither agree nor disagree
4	Agree
5	Strongly agree
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

 

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Item #: Q24
Question Type: Grid 

// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” // 
ptn_meds

 

We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccination.  

 

For each of the below statements, please consider the following message: 

 

“You can take over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to relieve side effects AFTER you get a vaccine if you have no other medical reasons that prevent you from taking these medications normally.”

When thinking about the message you just viewed, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Select one response for each item.   

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_meds_1	This message is convincing to you personally as a reason to get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you. [ONLY SHOW IF BEH1_CET = 0 OR 99]	ptn_meds_1: Convincing
ptn_meds_2	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_meds_2: Difficulty
ptn_meds_3	You would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_meds_3: Share
ptn_meds_4	You would visit a website, such as cdc.gov/coronavirus, to learn more about the information shared in this message.	ptn_meds_4: Web
ptn_meds_5	This message was believable.	ptn_meds_5: Believable

  

Value	Value Label
1	Strongly disagree
2	Disagree
3	Neither agree nor disagree
4	Agree
5	Strongly agree
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

 

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Item #: Q25

Question Type: Grid 

// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” // 
ptn_outcome. Thinking about the messages you viewed, how likely are you to do each of the following as a result?  

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_outcome_1	Get a COVID-19 vaccine at no cost. [ONLY SHOW IF BEH1_CET = 0 OR 99]	ptn_outcome_1: Vaccine
ptn_outcome_2	Wear a mask anytime you leave your home and in public.	ptn_outcome_2: Mask
ptn_outcome_3	Maintain social distance of at least 6 feet from others when outside of your home in public.	ptn_outcome_3: Social Distance
ptn_outcome_4	Trust information that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides about COVID-19.	ptn_outcome_4: Trust HHS
ptn_outcome_5	Trust information that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides about COVID-19.	ptn_outcome_5: Trust CDC

 

Value	Value Label
1	Very unlikely
2	Somewhat unlikely
3	Neither likely nor unlikely
4	Somewhat likely
5	Very likely
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

 

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