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 78)

Note: The questions below are the proposed questions for the 78^th 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 this wave only or are being asked again to update data on a variable of interest.

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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boost_auth: Have you heard that the FDA recently authorized updated vaccines for people ages 12 and older who have received their primary vaccine series?

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q2

Question Type: Single punch

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beh1_cet_r: Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: beh1_cet_r: 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 #: Q3

Question Type: Single punch

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vaccine_id: Which COVID-19 vaccine did you receive?

Variable Label: vaccine_id: Vaccine ID

Value	Value Label
2	Johnson & Johnson/Janssen
3	Moderna
4	Pfizer-BioNTech
6	Novavax
5	Other
99	I do not remember
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q4

Question Type: Multi-punch

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booster_uptake6: U.S. health officials and medical experts now recommend additional COVID-19 doses after the primary vaccine series (two doses of Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax; or one dose of Johnson & Johnson).

Boosters are additional doses you may have received after your primary series.

Updated vaccines are COVID-19 vaccines reformulated to better target Omicron variants that were recently authorized for people 12 and older who have received their primary vaccine series. You may have seen the updated vaccines for COVID-19 referred to as “bivalent boosters” or “updated boosters”.

Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose or updated vaccine dose?

Select all that apply.

Variable Label: booster_uptake6: Booster uptake – Fall 2022

Value	Value Label
0	No [EXCLUSIVE]
1	Yes, I have received one or more booster dose(s)
2	Yes, I have received an updated vaccine dose
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q5

Question Type: Dropdown menu

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last_dose: Approximately when did you receive your most recent COVID-19 vaccine, booster, or updated vaccine dose? If you do not remember the exact date, give your best guess.

Variable Label: last_dose: Date of most recent dose

Participants select date from range: December 1, 2021 to present

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Item #: Q6

Question Type: Single punch

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booster_likely_v4: What is the likelihood that you will get an updated COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: booster_likely_v4: updated vaccine uptake likelihood

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 #: Q7

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 #: Q8

Question Type: Single punch

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beh3a_cet_r: How soon will you get vaccinated?

Variable Label: beh3a_cet_r: 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 #: Q9

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 4 years old
4	5 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 #: Q10

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.

*Children ages 6 months–4 years old who received a Pfizer vaccine have 3 doses included in their vaccine series. Children ages 5–17 years old who received a Pfizer vaccine, or children of any age who received a Moderna vaccine, have 2 doses included in their vaccine series. 

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
child_vaxxed_2_2	6 months to <2 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=2]	child_vaxxed_2_2: 6 months to <2 years old
child_vaxxed_2_3	2 to 4 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=3]	child_vaxxed_2_3: 2 to 4 years old
child_vaxxed_2_4	5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=4]	child_vaxxed_2_4: 5 to 11 years old
child_vaxxed_2_5	12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=5]	child_vaxxed_2_5: 12 to 15 years old
child_vaxxed_2_6	16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=6]	child_vaxxed_2_6: 16 to 17 years old

Value	Value Label
0	No, has not received a COVID-19 vaccine
1	Yes, has started but not yet finished their vaccine series.*
2	Yes, has received all of the required shots in their vaccine series.*
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q11

Question Type: Single punch grid

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child_boosted: Has your child(ren) in the following age group(s) received a COVID-19 vaccine booster or updated vaccine for COVID-19?

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

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
child_boosted_4	5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_4=2]	child_boosted_4: 5 to 11 years old
child_boosted_5	12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_5=2]	child_boosted_5: 12 to 15 years old
child_boosted_6	16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_6=2]	child_boosted_6: 16 to 17 years old

Value	Value Label
0	No, has not received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot or updated vaccine for COVID-19
1	Yes, has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine booster shot or updated vaccine for COVID-19
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

 

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Item #: Q12 

Question Type: Single punch grid  

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covid_risk: When it comes to getting sick with COVID-19, how concerned are you personally about each of the following?   

 

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
covid_risk_1	Developing short-term COVID symptoms.	covid_risk_1: Short term symptoms
covid_risk_2	Developing long-term COVID symptoms.	covid_risk_2: Long term symptoms
covid_risk_3	Being hospitalized because of COVID.	covid_risk_3: Hospitalization
covid_risk_4	Dying because of COVID.	covid_risk_4: Death
covid_risk_5	Infecting family or friends with COVID.	covid_risk_5: Infecting others

   

Value	Value Label
1	Not at all concerned
2	Slightly concerned
3	Moderately concerned
4	Very concerned
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q13

Question Type: Single punch grid

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testing2: COVID-19 tests fall into two categories: Rapid tests (such as antigen tests) give results in a few minutes, and can be at-home tests or tests given at a pharmacy or other location. Laboratory tests (such as PCR tests) can also be taken at home or given at a pharmacy or other location, but must be sent to a laboratory to determine the results and it often takes a few days to receive results.

In the last month, have you…

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
testing2_1	Taken a rapid test for COVID-19	testing2_1: Took rapid test
testing2_2	Taken a laboratory test for COVID-19	testing2_2: Took laboratory test

Value	Value Label
0	No, I have not taken this kind of test in the last month
1	Yes, and I tested negative for COVID-19
2	Yes, and I tested positive for COVID-19
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q14-16
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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lc_perc3: Some people experience long COVID (also called long haul COVID or post-COVID conditions), which includes a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems people can experience 3 months or longer after first being infected with COVID.

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about long COVID?

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
lc_perc3_1	Most people who get COVID end up having long COVID.	lc_perc3_1: Most get LC
lc_perc3_2	Concern about getting long COVID was one of the main reasons I got vaccinated. [ONLY SHOW IF beh1_cet_r=1 or 2]	lc_perc3_2: Reason got vaccinated
lc_perc3_3	Concern about long COVID makes me more likely to get vaccinated. [ONLY SHOW IF beh1_cet_r=0 or -99]	lc_perc3_3: More likely to get vaccinated
lc_perc3_4	Adults are more likely than children to get long COVID.	lc_perc3_4: Children less likely than adults
lc_perc3_5	Concern about my child(ren) getting long COVID was one of the main reasons I got them vaccinated. [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_2 OR child_vaxxed_2_3 OR child_vaxxed_2_4 OR child_vaxxed_2_5 OR child_vaxxed_2_6=1/2]	lc_perc3_5: Concern about children
lc_perc3_6	Concerns about long COVID are overblown.	lc_perc3_6: Concerns overblown
lc_perc3_7	Concern about long COVID has made me more likely to practice preventive behavior (such as masking, social distancing).	lc_perc3_7: Preventive behavior
lc_perc3_8	At this point, I am more concerned about long COVID than I am about the virus.	lc_perc3_8: More concerned about long COVID
lc_perc3_9	Concern about long COVID makes me more likely to get an updated COVID vaccine. [ONLY SHOW IF booster_uptake6=0-1]	lc_perc3_9: More likely to get a booster
lc_perc3_10	Concern about long COVID was one of the main reasons I got a booster shot. [ONLY SHOW IF booster_uptake6=1]	lc_perc3_10: Reason got a booster
lc_perc3_11	Getting a COVID-19 vaccine decreases the chances of getting long COVID.	lc_perc3_11: Vaccine decreases risk
lc_perc3_12	Concern about long COVID is one of the main reasons I [PIPE “got” if booster_uptake6=2; “plan to get” if booster_uptake6=0-1] an updated COVID vaccine.	lc_perc3_12: Updated COVID vaccine

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 #: Q17
Question Type: Single punch 

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lc_know_other: Do you personally know anyone who experienced COVID symptoms lasting 3 months or longer after being diagnosed with COVID-19? Please only think about symptoms that they did not have prior to having COVID.

Long term COVID symptoms may include tiredness or fatigue; difficulty thinking, concentrating, forgetfulness, or memory problems (sometimes referred to as "brain fog"); difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; joint or muscle pain; fast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations); chest pain; dizziness on standing; menstrual changes; changes to taste/smell; or inability to exercise.

Variable Label: lc_know_other: Know someone with long COVID

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q18
Question Type: Single punch 

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cv_diagnose_8: Have you ever been diagnosed with or tested positive for COVID-19?

Variable Label: cv_diagnose_8: Ever diagnosed with or tested positive for COVID

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes, once
2	Yes, more than once
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q19
Question Type: Single punch 

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got_treat: When you had COVID-19, did you try to get any COVID-specific treatment?

COVID-specific treatments include antivirals (Paxlovid, Veklury, Lagevrio) and monoclonal antibodies (Bebtelovimab).

Variable Label: got_treat: sought COVID treatment

Value	Value Label
0	I did not try to get COVID-specific treatment
1	I tried to get COVID-specific treatment, but was not able to get it
2	I was able to get COVID-specific treatment
-99	Refused
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Item #: Q20
Question Type: Single punch 

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lc_self: Did you experience any COVID symptoms lasting 3 months or longer after being diagnosed with COVID-19? Please only think about symptoms that you did not have prior to having COVID.

Long term COVID symptoms may include tiredness or fatigue; difficulty thinking, concentrating, forgetfulness, or memory problems (sometimes referred to as "brain fog"); difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; joint or muscle pain; fast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations); chest pain; dizziness on standing; menstrual changes; changes to taste/smell; or inability to exercise.

Variable Label: lc_self: Ever had long COVID

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q21
Question Type: Single punch 

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lc_sx_self: Are you currently experiencing symptoms of long COVID?

Variable Label: lc_sx_self: Currently experiencing long COVID symptoms

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q22
Question Type: Single punch grid

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cv_sx: If you were experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, how likely would you be to do each of the following?

 

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
cv_sx_1	Wear a mask in public	cv_sx_1: Wear mask
cv_sx_2	Isolate from others	cv_sx_2: Isolate
cv_sx_3	Avoid going out in public	cv_sx_3: Avoid public
cv_sx_4	Get tested for COVID-19	cv_sx_4: Get tested
cv_sx_5	Seek treatment for COVID-19, if you tested positive	cv_sx_5: Seek treatment
cv_sx_6	Contact a doctor or healthcare provider for guidance	cv_sx_6: Contact HCP

 

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

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Item #: Q23
Question Type: Single punch grid

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upvax_mot: How likely do you think the following messages would be to motivate someone to get an updated vaccine?

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
upvax_mot_1	Updated COVID vaccines offer you the only targeted protection you can get against the Omicron strain out there now.	upvax_mot_1: Targeted protection
upvax_mot_2	Updated vaccines provide the strongest available protection from the Omicron strain of the COVID virus.	upvax_mot_2: Strongest available protection
upvax_mot_3	Updated vaccines provide broad protection against COVID and the strongest protection available against the current Omicron strain.	upvax_mot_3: Broad protection
upvax_mot_4	Updated vaccines protect against both the original COVID strain and the current Omicron strain.	upvax_mot_4: OG and current
upvax_mot_5	Updated vaccines are designed to provide extra protection against the worst outcomes of COVID.	upvax_mot_5: Extra protection against worst outcomes

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 #: Q24
Question Type: Single punch grid

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treat_perc: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about available treatments for COVID-19?

COVID-specific treatments include antivirals (Paxlovid, Veklury, Lagevrio) and monoclonal antibodies (Bebtelovimab).

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
treat_perc_1	If I tested positive for COVID, I would be willing to take a COVID-specific treatment (antivirals, antibodies).	treat_perc_1: Willing to take
treat_perc_2	If I tested positive for COVID, I know when I would have to start treatment so it would be effective.	treat_perc_2: When to start
treat_perc_3	I understand the guidelines for who should get COVID-19 treatments when infected.	treat_perc_3: Who should get treatment
treat_perc_4	If I tested positive for COVID, I would know where to go for treatment.	treat_perc_4: Where to go for treatment
treat_perc_5	I am familiar with the different COVID-19 treatments available.	treat_perc_5: Familiar with treatment options
treat_perc_6	If I tested positive for COVID, I would not seek treatment and just treat it at home with over-the-counter (OTC) medicine (for example, Tylenol, Theraflu).	treat_perc_6: Treat with OTC medication

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

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Item #: Q25
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w78: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccines or boosters. 

 

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 or boosters.” 

 

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w78_1	Anybody 12 and older (including people who have had multiple boosters) is eligible for an updated COVID vaccine, as long as 2 months have passed since your last dose.	ptn_w78_1: 12 plus
ptn_w78_2	Updated COVID vaccines that are specific to Omicron give you the only targeted protection available against the variants that are infecting people now	ptn_w78_2: Specific to omicron
ptn_w78_3	If you already have your primary vaccine series, you can get targeted protection from Omicron with an updated COVID vaccine.	ptn_w78_3: Targeted protection
ptn_w78_4	Only people who have completed a primary vaccine series can get an updated COVID vaccine that targets the Omicron variant.	ptn_w78_4: Only if vaccinated
ptn_w78_5	Getting an updated vaccine extends your protection against the original COVID virus and gives you the best protection available against the Omicron variant.	ptn_w78_5: Extends protection
ptn_w78_6	Getting COVID and flu vaccines is safe and getting multiple vaccines at one time has been standard practice for decades. Millions of Americans have gotten their flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.	ptn_w78_6: Multiple vaccines at one time
ptn_w78_7	By getting both vaccines at the same time, you can save yourself a second trip to the pharmacy or doctor’s office. It’s easy and convenient. Get all protection you need this fall and winter in one stop!	ptn_w78_7: Save a trip

   

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

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