COVID-19 Current Events Tracker (CET)

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CET – Annotated Questionnaire (Wave 14)

Note: The questions below are the proposed questions for the fourteenth 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 14 only or are being asked again to update data on a variable of interest. This wave’s module is Vaccine Misinformation and Public Vaccinations. This week we have added questions assessing the response to the lift in the J&J vaccine pause, as well as attitudes towards childhood vaccination.
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
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
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
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
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
-100
Valid Skip

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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.” //
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
None at all
2
Not very much
3
A fair amount
4
A great deal
-99
Refused

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//BASE: All respondents//
Item #: Q6
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
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 #: Q7-Q9
Question Type: Grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
misinform. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
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misinform_1
If someone has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine, they should not get that specific vaccine.
misinform_1: Vaccine allergies
misinform_2
If someone gets COVID-19 and recovers, they don't need to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
misinform_2: Already had COVID-19
misinform_3
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can give you COVID-19.
misinform_3: Give you COVID-19
misinform_4
People don’t need to wear a mask after they get a COVID-19 vaccine.
misinform_4: Don’t need mask
misinform_5
In order to be authorized for use, the COVID-19 vaccines must go through extensive testing over three phases of clinical trials with thousands of participants.
misinform_5: Vaccines extensively tested
misinform_6
The COVID-19 vaccines include microchips used to track people. 
misinform_6: Microchips 
misinform_7
COVID-19 vaccines will alter my DNA.
misinform_7: Alter DNA
misinform_8
COVID-19 vaccines can cause infertility or miscarriage.
misinform_8: Infertility or miscarriage
misinform_9
Natural immunity is healthier and more effective than vaccine-induced immunity.
misinform_9: Natural immunity
misinform_10
If everyone around me is immune, then I don't need to be vaccinated.
misinform_10: Everyone is immune
misinform_11
Vaccines can cause autism.
misinform_11: Autism
misinform_12
Once you receive the COVID-19 vaccine, you're immune for life.
misinform_12: Immune for life
misinform_13
If I got the flu shot this year, I don't need a COVID-19 vaccine.
misinform_13: Flu shot
misinform_14
COVID-19 vaccines can cause a short fever, headache, fatigue, sore arm or chills, especially after the second dose. Other reactions are extremely rare.
misinform_14: Minor side effects
misinform_15
The COVID-19 virus is mutating. Early research is finding that the current vaccines can still protect against most of the new COVID-19 strains or variants.
misinform_15: Vaccines protect against variants

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

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//BASE: All respondents//
Item #: Q10
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
watch_pub_vacc. Have you watched videos or seen pictures of someone else getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
Variable Label: watch_pub_vac: Watched public vaccination?
Value
Value Label
0
No
1
Yes 
-99
Refused

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Item #: Q11-Q12
Question Type: Grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
type_pub_vacc. Who did you see get vaccinated? Select all that apply.
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type_pub_vacc _1
Member(s) of the U.S. congress
type_pub_vacc_1: Congress
type_pub_vacc _2
Local/state politician(s)
type_pub_vacc_2: Local politician
type_pub_vacc _3
Doctor(s), nurse(s), or other health care worker(s)
type_pub_vacc_3: Nurse/health care worker
type_pub_vacc _4
Public health official(s) (e.g., Dr. Anthony Fauci)
type_pub_vacc_4: Public health official
type_pub_vacc _5
President Biden
type_pub_vacc_5: President
type_pub_vacc _6
Vice President Harris
type_pub_vacc_6: Vice President
type_pub_vacc _7
A celebrity, artist, musician, athlete, or other “influencer”
type_pub_vacc_7: Influencer
type_pub_vacc _9
Average Americans/general public
type_pub_vacc _9: Average Americans/general public
type_pub_vacc _10
Family/friends
type_pub_vacc _10: Family/friends
type_pub_vacc _8
Other [ANCHOR]
type_pub_vacc_8: Other

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

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Item #: Q13-Q14
Question Type: Grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
imp_pub_vacc. Please consider how seeing the following people get vaccinated made you feel about getting a COVID-19 vaccine yourself. Did seeing these vaccinations make you more likely, less likely, or not affect whether you would get the vaccine?
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imp_pub_vacc _1
Member(s) of the U.S. congress
imp_pub_vacc _1: Congress
imp_pub_vacc _2
Local/state politician(s)
imp_pub_vacc _2: Local politician
imp_pub_vacc _3
Doctor(s), nurse(s), or other health care worker(s)
imp_pub_vacc _3: Nurse/health care worker
imp_pub_vacc _4
Public health official(s) (e.g., Dr. Anthony Fauci)
imp_pub_vacc _4: Doctor
imp_pub_vacc _5
President Biden
imp_pub_vacc _6: President
imp_pub_vacc _6
Vice President Harris
imp_pub_vacc _7: Vice President
imp_pub_vacc _7
A celebrity, artist, musician, or other "influencer."
imp_pub_vacc _8: Influencer
imp_pub_vacc _9
Average Americans/general public
imp_pub_vacc _9: Average Americans/general public
imp_pub_vacc _10
Family/friends
imp_pub_vacc _10: Family/friends
imp_pub_vacc _8
Other [ANCHOR]
imp_pub_vacc _9: Other

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

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Item #: Q15
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
vacc_pause_lifted. True or False: The FDA and CDC determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted and use of the vaccine should resume.

Variable Label: vacc_pause_lifted: Vaccine pause lifted
Value
Value Label
1
True
2
False
3
Don’t know
-99
Refused
-100
Valid skip

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Item #: Q16
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
pause_lift_support. This is true. The FDA and CDC determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted and use of the vaccine should resume.

Do you support or oppose this decision?

Variable Label: pause_lift_support: Support for lift of vaccine pause
Value
Value Label
1
Strongly oppose
2
Somewhat oppose
3
Neutral
4
Somewhat favor
5
Strongly favor
-99
Refused


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//BASE: All respondents, except see note on ptn_msg_jj_prospective_1//
Item #: Q17
Question Type: Grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
ptn_msg_jj_prospective 

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:

 “The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available right now and it’s never been easier or more convenient to get the vaccine. The CDC and FDA have confidence this vaccine is safe and effective.”

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_msg_jj_prospective _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_msg_jj_prospective_1: Convincing
ptn_msg_jj_prospective _2
This message was difficult to understand.  
ptn_msg_jj_prospective_2: Difficulty
ptn_msg_jj_prospective _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_msg_jj_prospective_3: Share
ptn_msg_jj_prospective _4
You would visit a website, such as cdc.gov/coronavirus, to learn more about the information shared in this message. 
ptn_msg_jj_prospective_4: Web
ptn_msg_jj_prospective _5
This message was believable. 
ptn_msg_jj_prospective_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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//BASE: All respondents, except see note on ptn_msg_jj_retrospective_1//
Item #: Q18
Question Type: Grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
ptn_msg_jj_retrospective

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:

 “After thorough review by the CDC, the FDA, doctors, scientists, and an independent panel of experts, these adverse events were found to be extremely rare. The actions taken with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prove that our vaccine safety systems are working.”

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_msg_jj_retrospective _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_msg_jj_retrospective_1: Convincing
ptn_msg_jj_retrospective _2
This message was difficult to understand.  
ptn_msg_jj_retrospective_2: Difficulty
ptn_msg_jj_retrospective _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_msg_jj_retrospective_3: Share
ptn_msg_jj_retrospective _4
You would visit a website, such as cdc.gov/coronavirus, to learn more about the information shared in this message. 
ptn_msg_jj_retrospective_4: Web
ptn_msg_jj_retrospective _5
This message was believable. 
ptn_msg_jj_retrospective_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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//BASE: All respondents, except see note on ptn_msg_jj_monitoring_1//
Item #: Q19
Question Type: Grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
ptn_msg_jj_monitoring 

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:

 “CDC and FDA are the gold standard for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. As evident in this case, reports of adverse events will be rigorously reviewed and presented publicly.”

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.  
//PROGRAMMING NOTE: RANDOMIZE ORDER OF SUBITEMS IN THE GRID.// 
Variable Name 
Variable Text 
Variable Label 
ptn_msg_jj_monitoring_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_msg_ jj_monitoring_1: Convincing
ptn_msg_jj_monitoring _2
This message was difficult to understand.  
ptn_msg_ jj_monitoring_2: Difficulty
ptn_msg_jj_monitoring _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_msg_ jj_monitoring_3: Share
ptn_msg_jj_monitoring _4
You would visit a website, such as cdc.gov/coronavirus, to learn more about the information shared in this message. 
ptn_msg_ jj_monitoring_4: Web
ptn_msg_jj_monitoring _5
This message was believable. 
ptn_msg_ jj_monitoring_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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//BASE: All respondents, except see note on ptn_msg_jj_vaxxed_1//
Item #: Q20
Question Type: Grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
ptn_msg_jj_vaxxed

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:

 “Experts reviewed existing evidence and determined cases of blood clots are extremely rare. Over 8 million people in the United States have received the J&J vaccine. The CDC and FDA have confidence it is safe and effective.”

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.  
//PROGRAMMING NOTE: RANDOMIZE ORDER OF SUBITEMS IN THE GRID.// 
Variable Name 
Variable Text 
Variable Label 
ptn_msg_jj_vaxxed_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_msg_jj_vaxxed_1: Convincing
ptn_msg_jj_vaxxed_2
This message was difficult to understand.  
ptn_msg_jj_vaxxed_2: Difficulty
ptn_msg_jj_vaxxed_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_msg_jj_vaxxed_3: Share
ptn_msg_jj_vaxxed_4
You would visit a website, such as cdc.gov/coronavirus, to learn more about the information shared in this message. 
ptn_msg_jj_vaxxed_4: Web
ptn_msg_jj_vaxxed_5
This message was believable. 
ptn_msg_jj_vaxxed_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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//BASE: All respondents, except see note on ptn_msg_doctors_1//
Item #: Q21
Question Type: Grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
ptn_msg_doctors

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:

 “Doctors are actively watching for signs of extremely rare blood clots and have been trained to provide the proper course of treatment in the event of an adverse reaction.”

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.  
//PROGRAMMING NOTE: RANDOMIZE ORDER OF SUBITEMS IN THE GRID.// 
Variable Name 
Variable Text 
Variable Label 
ptn_msg_doctors_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_msg_doctors_1: Convincing
ptn_msg_doctors_2
This message was difficult to understand.  
ptn_msg_doctors_2: Difficulty
ptn_msg_doctors_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_msg_doctors_3: Share
ptn_msg_doctors_4
You would visit a website, such as cdc.gov/coronavirus, to learn more about the information shared in this message. 
ptn_msg_doctors_4: Web
ptn_msg_doctors_5
This message was believable. 
ptn_msg_doctors_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_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
4
Somewhat likely
5
Very likely
-99
Refused
-100
Valid Skip

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//BASE: All respondents//
Item #: Q23
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
vacc_child_trust. How much trust do you have that an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine would be safe and effective for children under the age of 16?
Variable Label: vacc_child_trust: Trust in Safety of Vaccine for Children
Value
Value Label
1
None at all
2
Not very much
3
A fair amount
4
A great deal
99
Not applicable
-99
Refused

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//BASE: All respondents//
Item #: Q24
Question Type: Multi punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
household_children. Are there any children between the following ages currently living in your household?
Variable Label: household_children: Household Children Status
Value
Value Label
1
Younger than 6 months old
2
6 months to 2 years old
3
2 to 5 years old
4
5 to 11 years old
5
12 to 15 years old
6
16 to 18 years old
99
None of the above, there are no children currently living in my household (EXCLUSIVE)
-99
Refused

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//BASE: household_children=1-6//
Item #: Q25
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
vacc_child. If a COVID-19 vaccine was authorized and available for children in the following age groups, how likely would you be to get the child(ren) in your household vaccinated?

Variable Label: vacc_child: Likelihood to Get Child(ren) Vaccinated
//PROGRAMMING NOTE: PIPE RESPONSES FROM household_children.// 
Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
vacc_child_under_ 6m
Younger than 6 months old
vacc_child_under_ 6m: Younger than 6-months-old
vacc_child_6m_to_2
6 months to 2 years old
vacc_child_6m_2-year: 6 months- to 2-years-old
vacc_child _2_to_5
2 to 5 years old
vacc_child_2-year_5-year: 2- to 5-years-old
vacc_child _5_to_11
5 to 11 years old
vacc_child_5-year_11-year: 5- to 11-years-old
vacc_child_12_to_15
12 to 15 years old
vacc_child12-year_15-year: 12- to 15-years-old
vacc_child_16_to_18
16 to 18 years old
vacc_child_16-year_18-year: 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