While offering high monetary compensation as incentive can greatly increase the rates of people receiving COVID-19 vaccines, smaller amounts actually deter some who would otherwise be willing to get the shot.
While offering high-monetary compensation as incentive can greatly increase the rates of people receiving COVID-19 vaccines, smaller amounts actually deter some who would otherwise be willing to get the shot, according to a UC San Diego-led study released Monday.
Willingness to vaccinate is critical in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. About 45 percent of Americans are not vaccinated and among those vaccinated, less than 30 percent have received a booster.
From cows to schooling: Incentives to get a jab
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In the Thai pastoral district of Mae Chaem, people are being offered the chance to win a cow every week in a lottery aimed at boosting vaccination rates.
In Lancaster, California, a raffle is being held to encourage teenagers to get vaccinated. The major prize is a $10,000 scholarship (with second prize a $5000 scholarship).
Federal Labor is proposing people be paid $300 to get vaccinated.
Credit:Steven Siewert
All are incentives that governments around the world are embracing as they race to get as many people as possible vaccinated against coronavirus.