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 25)

Note: The questions below are the proposed questions for the twenty-fifth 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 25 only or are being asked again to update data on a variable of interest. We will be fielding the Parent Vaccination Decisions module, and new questions around boosters, the Delta variant, and reinstating pandemic restrictions.

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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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 #: Q2

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 #: Q3

Question Type: Single punch

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

beh2b_cet. What is the likelihood that you will complete COVID-19 vaccination?

Variable Label: BEH2b_CET: Intention to complete vaccination

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

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Item #: Q4

Question Type: Single punch

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

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 #: Q5

Question Type: Single punch

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

beh3b_cet. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are now available at no cost. How soon will you get the second required dose? For this question, assume there is enough vaccine so that everyone who wants it can get it.

Variable Label: BEH3b_CET: Wait to complete vaccination

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

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Item #: Q6

Question Type: Open end

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

second_dose_reasons. Please explain why you are not sure you will, or do not intend to, complete vaccination?

Variable Label: second_dose_reasons: Open-ended reasons for not completing vaccination

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Item #: Q7-Q9

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_12_cet	I want to know if the vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19 in the short-term.	beh4_12_cet: Short-term effectiveness
beh4_13_cet	I want to know if the vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19 in the long-term (i.e., whether booster shots will be required).	beh4_13_cet: Long-term effectiveness
beh4_14_cet	I do not trust the vaccines.	beh4_14_cet: Lack of trust
beh4_15_cet	I do not think I am at risk of getting COVID-19.	beh4_15_cet: Lack of COVID-19 concern
beh4_16_cet	I want to know if the vaccines are effective at protecting people from COVID-19 variants.	beh4_16_cet: Effectiveness against variants
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 side effects.	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 #: Q10

Question Type: Multi punch

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

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 #: Q11

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: child_vaxxed_2: Child vaccinated

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Value	Value Label
child_vaxxed_2_5	12 to 15 years old	child_vaxxed_5: 12 to 15 years old
child_vaxxed_2_6	16 to 17 years old	child_vaxxed_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 #: Q12

Question Type: Single punch grid

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

child_covid_concern. How concerned are you about your child(ren) in the following age groups getting COVID-19?

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

Variable Label: child_covid_concern: Concern about child(ren)’s COVID-19 risk

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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	Refused

Value	Value Label
1	Not concerned
2	Slightly concerned
3	Somewhat concerned
4	Very concerned
5	Child has already had COVID
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q13

Question Type: Single punch grid

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vacc_child_parent. If a COVID-19 vaccine was authorized and available for children in the following age groups, how likely would you be to get your child(ren) vaccinated?

Note: COVID-19 vaccines have now been authorized and are available for use in children as young as 12 years old. If you have more than one child in the same age group, please answer for at least one of them.

Variable Label: vacc_child_parent: Parent likelihood to get child(ren) vaccinated

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
vacc_child_parent_6m	Younger than 6 months old	vacc_child_parent_6m: Younger than 6-months-old
vacc_child_parent_6mto2	6 months to <2 years old	vacc_child_parent_6mto2: 6 months- to 2-years-old
vacc_child_parent_2to5	2 to 5 years old	vacc_child_parent_2to5: 2- to 5-years-old
vacc_child_parent_6to11	6 to 11 years old	vacc_child_parent_5to11: 6- to 11-years-old
vacc_child_parent_12to15	12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_5=0 or 99]	vacc_child_parent_12to15: 12- to 15-years-old
vacc_child_parent_16to17	16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_6=0 or 99]	vacc_child_parent_16to18: 16- to 18-years-old

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 #: Q14

Question Type: Single punch grid

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child_vaccine_concern. How concerned are you about your child(ren) in the following age groups having any side effects from 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: child_vaccine_concern: Concern about child(ren)’s vaccine risk

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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	Refused

Value	Value Label
1	Not concerned
2	Slightly concerned
3	Somewhat concerned
4	Very concerned
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q14

Question Type: Single punch grid

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

vacc_child_parent. If a COVID-19 vaccine was authorized and available for children in the following age groups, how likely would you be to get your child(ren) vaccinated?

Note: COVID-19 vaccines have now been authorized and are available for use in children as young as 12 years old. If you have more than one child in the same age group, please answer for at least one of them.

Variable Label: vacc_child_parent: Parent likelihood to get child(ren) vaccinated

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
vacc_child_parent_6m	Younger than 6 months old	vacc_child_parent_6m: Younger than 6-months-old
vacc_child_parent_6mto2	6 months to <2 years old	vacc_child_parent_6mto2: 6 months- to 2-years-old
vacc_child_parent_2to5	2 to 5 years old	vacc_child_parent_2to5: 2- to 5-years-old
vacc_child_parent_6to11	6 to 11 years old	vacc_child_parent_5to11: 6- to 11-years-old
vacc_child_parent_12to15	12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_5=0 or 99]	vacc_child_parent_12to15: 12- to 15-years-old
vacc_child_parent_16to17	16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_6=0 or 99]	vacc_child_parent_16to18: 16- to 18-years-old

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 #: Q15

Question Type: Multi punch

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increase_uptake_parent. Which of the following would make you more likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine for your child(ren)?

Variable Label: increase_uptake_parent: Increase child vaccine uptake

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
increase_uptake_parent_1	If more information showing COVID-19 vaccines are safe for children was available	increase_uptake_parent_1: Safety
increase_uptake_parent_2	If more information showing COVID-19 vaccines are effective for children was available	increase_uptake_parent_2: Effectiveness
increase_uptake_parent_3	If my child(ren)’s school required it	increase_uptake_parent_3: School required it
increase_uptake_parent_4	If it would prevent my child(ren) from spreading COVID-19 to family and friends	increase_uptake_parent_4: Prevent spread to family and friends
increase_uptake_parent_5	If it would allow my child(ren) to resume or do more social activities	increase_uptake_parent_5: Resume social activiites
increase_uptake_parent_6	If it would reduce the spread of COVID-19 in my child(ren)'s community	increase_uptake_parent_6: Reduce spread to community
increase_uptake_parent_7	If cases of COVID-19 got more severe	increase_uptake_parent_7: COVID-19 cases more severe
increase_uptake_parent_8	If it would allow my child to travel	increase_uptake_parent_8: Travel
increase_uptake_parent_9	Other [ANCHOR]	increase_uptake_parent_9: Other
increase_uptake_parent_10	None of the above, nothing would make me more likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine for my child(ren) [ANCHOR & EXCLUSIVE]	increase_uptake_parent_10: None

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Item #: Q16

Question Type: Single punch

delta_var_con: How concerned are you about the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus?

Variable Label: delta_var_con: Concern about Delta variant

Value	Value Label
1	Not at all concerned
2	Slightly concerned
3	Somewhat concerned
4	Very concerned
99	I am not aware of this COVID-19 variant
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q17

Question Type: Single punch

delta_var_con2: Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the Delta variant:

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
delta_var_con2_1	The mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) are protective against the Delta variant.	delta_var_con2_1: mRNA vaccines protective
delta_var_con2_2	The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is protective against the Delta variant.	delta_var_con2_2: J&J vaccine protective
delta_var_con2_3	Reinstating restrictions such as masking and social distancing will be important for fighting the Delta variant.	delta_var_con2_3: Reinstating restrictions
delta_var_con2_4	Because of the Delta variant, I am more likely to encourage others to get a COVID-19 vaccine.	delta_var_con2_4: Encourage others to get vaccinated
delta_var_con2_5	The Delta variant makes me question whether it was worth getting a COVID-19 vaccine. [ONLY SHOW IF beh1a_cet=1 or 2]	delta_var_con2_5: Questioning vaccination

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

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Item #: Q18-Q19

Question Type: Single punch grid

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new_restrict. Due to the rapid spread of the Delta variant and increasing COVID-19 cases across the country, many local governments are reinstating pandemic restrictions. Do you support or oppose reinstating the following pandemic restrictions in your community?

Variable Label: new_restrict: Support for new restrictions

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
new_restrict_1	A stay-at-home order limiting residents to only essential travel.	new_restrict_1: Stay-at-home order
new_restrict_2	Universal mask requirements when visiting businesses for vaccinated and unvaccinated adults.	new_restrict_2: Universal masking
new_restrict_3	Capacity limits in restaurants/bars, grocery stores, and other businesses.	new_restrict_3: Capacity limits
new_restrict_4	Mask requirements when visiting businesses for only unvaccinated adults.	new_restrict_4: Masking for only unvaccinated
new_restrict_5	Mask requirements for students in K-12 schools.	new_restrict_5: Masking in schools
new_restrict_6	Social distancing requirements when visiting businesses.	new_restrict_6: Social distancing
new_restrict_7	Restrictions on the size of private indoor and outdoor gatherings for vaccinated and unvaccinated adults.	new_restrict_7: Universal restrictions on gatherings
new_restrict_8	Restrictions on the size of private indoor and outdoor gatherings for only unvaccinated adults.	new_restrict_8: Restrictions on gatherings for unvaccinated
new_restrict_9	Mask wearing requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated adults when using public transit such as buses and trains.	new_restrict_9: Masking on public transit
new_restrict_10	Mask wearing requirements for only unvaccinated adults when using public transit such as buses and trains.	new_restrict_10: Masking on public transit only for unvaccinated

Value	Value Label
1	Strongly oppose
2	Somewhat oppose
3	Somewhat support
4	Strongly support
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q20

Question Type: Single punch

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

booster. Scientists are still studying whether booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccines will be necessary. If booster shots are necessary for COVID-19 vaccines to maintain full protection against the virus, and they are completely free of cost and readily available, what is the likelihood that you will get a COVID-19 vaccine booster?

Variable Label: booster: Booster uptake single question

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

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Item #: Q21

Question Type: Single punch

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

booster_unvac. Scientists are still studying whether booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccines will be necessary. If booster shots are necessary for COVID-19 vaccines to maintain full protection against the virus, and they are completely free of cost and readily available, does this make you more likely, less likely, or not affect whether you will get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: booster_unvac: Vaccine uptake when needing booster

Value	Value Label
1	Much less likely
2	Somewhat less likely
3	Doesn’t affect
4	Somewhat more likely
5	Much more likely
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q22-Q23

Question Type: Single punch grid

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

boosters. In which of the following situations would you be willing to get a COVID-19 booster shot?

Variable Label: boosters: Booster uptake in different scenarios

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
boosters_1	If COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the U.S.	boosters_1: Cases continue to rise
boosters_2	If public health officials recommend it.	boosters_2: Public health officials recommend it
boosters_3	If there is a new variant spreading in the U.S.	boosters_3: New variant spreading
boosters_4	If it is recommended annually like a flu shot.	boosters_4: Recommended annually
boosters_5	If your doctor recommends it.	boosters_5: Doctor recommends it
boosters_6	If it is determined that mixing vaccines provides more protection (e.g., Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer).	boosters_6: Mixing vaccines
boosters_7	If you had to pay for it through your insurance or out-of-pocket.	boosters_2: Had to pay for it
boosters_8	If the CDC and FDA recommend it.	boosters_3: CDC and FDA recommends it
boosters_9	If pharmaceutical companies recommend it.	boosters_4: Pharmaceutical companies recommend it
boosters_10	If it is free of cost.	boosters_5: Free of cost

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

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Item #: Q24-Q25
Question Type: Single punch grid 

// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”// 
ptn_w25

 

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

 

For each of the below messages, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement:

 

“I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.”

    

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w25_1	For the strongest protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant, you need both doses of your vaccine if it requires two.	ptn_w25_1: Need both doses
ptn_w25_2	Pregnant women have a higher risk of complications from COVID-19 than they do from taking the vaccine.	ptn_w25_2: Pregnant women complications from COVID
ptn_w25_3	The Delta variant is the most contagious one we’ve seen yet. If you are unvaccinated, you are at serious risk.	ptn_w25_3: Delta is contagious
ptn_w25_4	Young and healthy people who get COVID-19, even if their cases were mild, are just as likely as older people to have long-haul COVID symptoms that last for months after they recover.	ptn_w25_4: Young people long-haulers
ptn_w25_5	In order to gain full FDA approval, manufacturers of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines must provide additional data based on real-world use.	ptn_w25_5: Additional data for FDA approval
ptn_w25_6	COVID vaccines are safe and effective, whether they’re fully approved or authorized for emergency use. [SHOW IF a_b_test2=1]	ptn_w25_6: Effective if authorized or approved
ptn_w25_7	COVID vaccines are safe and effective if they are approved by the FDA. [SHOW IF a_b_test2=2]	ptn_w25_7: Effective if approved

  

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

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