Using a 2 x 2 between-subjects factorial design, we varied the information format on mRNA COVID vaccination statistics (generic text vs. facts box) and an affirmative nudge emphasizing the ease of making a vacc
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In his letter, Becerra said he urged insurers "to act as quickly as possible." "In the meantime, I am urging consumers to reach out to their plans or issuers so that you can meet your obligations as easily as possible," he said. Free COVID vaccine for people without insurance Americans...
As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge across Europe, many people are asking how best to protect themselves and others from the virus? As always, the first thing you should do is to follow government guidance and listen to the restrictions already in pla...
Get a free ride through Uber to and from your COVID vaccine or booster appointment Uber and the White House partnered with GoGoGrandparent to offer you a free ride to your vaccine appointment. If you already have an appointment, skip to step 3. Otherwise, follow these instru...
How to Improve Your Chances of Scheduling a COVID-19 Vaccine AppointmentRead More How common are COVID-19 vaccine side effects? Before we go any further, we should note that experiencing side effects isn’t specific to the COVID vaccine: They canoccur after a flu shotor other vaccination,...
If indeed, we have enough vaccine for every adult in America by the end of May, then we have just a matter of months to make 2021 that year we can celebrate in the future as the one where we beat COVID-19. Dr. Hussain Lalani, MPH, is an internal medicine physician in Dallas and...
"Once there's a vaccine for COVID-19, our graduates would focus on how to get individuals vaccinated." Students complete an internship, and coursework emphasizes practical matters like designing programs and getting grant funding. About half of Slippery Rock's public health students are the ...
How long does COVID last if I'm vaccinated? It's unclear if the vaccine lowers the duration of COVID symptoms because everyone's immune system reacts differently to infection. But the vaccine can lower your risk of serious infection, hospitalization, or death from COVID. ...
The lightning-fast quest for COVID vaccines — and what it means for other diseases With RNA, however, vaccine makers could more quickly pivot to an effective selection of antigens. “You could theoretically move very fast to adjust sequence and address that — almost on the fly,” says Ron...