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 84)

Note: The questions below are the proposed questions for the 84^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 COVID-19 vaccines for people ages 5 and older who have received their initial vaccine series?

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q2
Question Type: Multi punch 

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upvax_info: Where have you heard information about the updated COVID-19 vaccines?

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Value	Value Label
1	News (such as NBC, Fox, CNN)
2	Doctor or other health care provider
3	Pharmacist
4	Friends and/or family
5	Advertising
6	Other, please specify: [TEXT ENTRY] [ANCHOR]
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q3

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 #: Q4

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 #: Q5

Question Type: Single punch grid

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booster_uptake7: U.S. health officials and medical experts now recommend additional COVID-19 doses after the initial 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 initial series. Boosters were available from August 2021 to the end of August 2022.

Updated vaccines are COVID-19 vaccines reformulated to better target Omicron variants, sometimes called “updated boosters” or “bivalent boosters.” Updated vaccines became available in early September 2022.

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

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
booster_uptake7_1	I have received one or more booster dose(s) (available August 2021-August 2022)	booster_uptake7_1: Booster
booster_uptake7_2	I have received an updated vaccine (available starting September 2022)	booster_uptake7_2: Updated vaccine

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

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Item #: Q6

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, 2020 to present

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Item #: Q7

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 #: Q8

Question Type: Single punch

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boost_when: How soon will you get an updated COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: boost_when: Wait to get vaccinated

Value	Value Label
1	I will get an updated vaccine as soon as I can
2	I will wait to get an updated vaccine for one or more reasons
3	I will never get an updated vaccine
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

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Item #: Q9

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 #: Q10

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 #: Q11

Question Type: Multi punch

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parent2: 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
2	6 months to 4 years old
3	5 to 11 years old
4	12 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 #: Q12

Question Type: Single punch grid

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kid_vax: 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
kid_vax_2	6 months to 4 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent2=2]	kid_vax_2: 6mo to 4yo
kid_vax_3	5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent2=3]	kid_vax_3: 5 to 11yo
kid_vax_4	12 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent2=4]	kid_vax_4: 12 to 17yo

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 #: Q13

Question Type: Single punch grid

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kid_cov_con: 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.

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
kid_cov_con_2	6 months to 4 years old	kid_cov_con_2: 6mo to 4yo
kid_cov_con_3	5 to 11 years old	kid_cov_con_3: 5 to 11 years old
kid_cov_con_4	12 to 17 years old	kid_cov_con_4: 12 to 17 years old

Value	Value Label
1	Not concerned
2	Slightly concerned
3	Somewhat concerned
4	Very concerned
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q14

Question Type: Single punch grid

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kid_vax_likely: COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for children as young as 6 months old. How likely are you to get your child(ren) in the following age group(s) vaccinated?

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

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
kid_vax_likely_2	6 months to 4 years old [ONLY SHOW IF kid_vax_2=0 or -99]	kid_vax_likely_2: 6mo to 4yo
kid_vax_likely_3	5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF kid_vax_3=0 or -99]	kid_vax_likely_3: 5 to 11yo
kid_vax_likely_4	12 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF kid_vax_4=0 or -99]	kid_vax_likely_4: 12 to 17yo

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: Single punch grid

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kid_vax_con: 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.

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
kid_vax_con_2	6 months to 4 years old [ONLY SHOW IF kid_vax_2=0 or -99]	kid_vax_con_2: 6mo to 4yo
kid_vax_con_3	5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF kid_vax_3=0 or -99]	kid_vax_con_3: 5 to 11yo
kid_vax_con_4	12 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF kid_vax_4=0 or -99]	kid_vax_con_4: 12 to 15yo

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

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Item #: Q16
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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vax_immunity: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
vax_immunity_6	I may need an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in the future to continue to protect myself from COVID-19.	vax_immunity_6: May need additional dose
vax_immunity_7	The updated COVID-19 vaccines provide protection against current COVID-19 variants.	vax_immunity_7: Updated vax more effective
vax_immunity_8	The protection from my COVID-19 vaccine dose(s) decreases over time.	vax_immunity_8: Protection decreases over time
vax_immunity_9	The COVID-19 vaccine dose(s) I have received give me enough protection against COVID-19 for good.	vax_immunity_9: Enough protection for good

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 #: Q17-18

Question Type: Single punch grid

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surge: If there was a surge in COVID-19 cases, how likely would you be to do each of the following?

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Variable Name	Value Label	Variable Label
surge_1	Wear a mask in indoor public places.	surge_1: Wear a mask
surge_2	Social distance.	surge_2: Social distance
surge_3	Wash hands frequently.	surge_3: Wash hands
surge_4	Get a COVID-19 vaccine [ONLY SHOW IF beh1_cet_r=0 OR -99].	surge_4: Get vaccinated
surge_6	Take COVID-19 antiviral pills if infected.	surge_6: Take antivirals
surge_7	Isolate if infected with COVID-19.	surge_7: Isolate if infected
surge_8	Quarantine if exposed to COVID-19.	surge_8: Quarantine if exposed
surge_10	Get my child(ren) vaccinated. [ONLY SHOW IF kid_vax_2=0 OR -99, OR kid_vax_3=0 OR -99, OR kid_vax_4=0 OR -99]	surge_10: Get child(ren) vaccinated
surge_11	Get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. [ONLY SHOW IF (booster_uptake7_1=1 OR booster_uptake7_2=1) AND last_dose <9/1/22]	surge_11: Get updated vaccine

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 #: Q19-20
Question Type: Single punch grid

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hol_plans: Thinking about the upcoming holiday season, do you plan to do any of the following?

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
hol_plans_1	Wear a mask at gatherings	hol_plans_1: Mask
hol_plans_2	Ask others to wear a mask at gatherings	hol_plans_2: Others mask
hol_plans_3	Take a COVID-19 test (PCR or rapid) before attending gatherings	hol_plans_3: Test
hol_plans_4	Ask others to take a COVID-19 test (PCR or rapid) before attending gatherings	hol_plans_4: Others test
hol_plans_5	Check local COVID-19 case counts to inform decisions around gatherings (for example, taking extra precautions when case counts are high)	hol_plans_5: Case counts
hol_plans_6	Stay at home if you experience COVID-19 symptoms	hol_plans_6: Experience symptoms
hol_plans_7	Keep gatherings smaller or shorter than usual	hol_plans_7: Shorten gatherings
hol_plans_8	Hold gatherings outdoors	hol_plans_8: Gather outdoors
hol_plans_9	Make changes to improve ventilation (for example, open doors and windows, run HVAC systems, install high-quality air filters)	hol_plans_9: Improve ventilation
hol_plans_10	Check CDC and/or local guidance for updated information about gathering safely	hol_plans_10: Check guidance
hol_plans_11	Get an updated vaccine before gathering with others [ONLY SHOW IF (booster_uptake7_1=1 OR booster_uptake7_2=1) AND last_dose <9/1/22]	hol_plans_11: Get updated vaccine
hol_plans_12	Travel by car	hol_plans_12: Car travel
hol_plans_13	Travel by plane	hol_plans_13: Plane travel

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 #: Q21
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w84_1: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19. 

 

For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 

Even if your symptoms are mild, treating your COVID early with medicine prescribed by a doctor can make your infection shorter, less severe, and may keep you out of the hospital. It could save your life.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w84_share_1	I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 treatments.	ptn_w84_share_1: Would share message
ptn_w84_motiv_1	This message is a convincing reason to seek treatment if I test positive for COVID-19.	ptn_w84_effect_1: Reason to get vax
ptn_w84_diff_1	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w84_diff_1: Difficult to understand
ptn_w84_believ_1	This message was believable.	ptn_w84_believ_1: Believable

   

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

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Item #: Q22
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w84_2: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19. 

 

For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 

The more times you get COVID, the more likely you are to end up with long COVID, which could mean COVID symptoms for months.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w84_share_2	I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_w84_share_2: Would share message
ptn_w84_motiv_2	This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	ptn_w84_effect_2: Reason to get vax
ptn_w84_diff_2	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w84_diff_2: Difficult to understand
ptn_w84_believ_2	This message was believable.	ptn_w84_believ_2: Believable

   

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

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Item #: Q23
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w84_3: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19. 

 

For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 

Updated vaccines protect against both the original COVID strain and the current Omicron strains.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w84_share_3	I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 treatments.	ptn_w84_share_3: Would share message
ptn_w84_motiv_3	This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	ptn_w84_effect_3: Reason to get vax
ptn_w84_diff_3	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w84_diff_3: Difficult to understand
ptn_w84_believ_3	This message was believable.	ptn_w84_believ_3: Believable

   

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

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Item #: Q24
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w84_4: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19. 

 

For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 

Get treated for COVID within a few days of your first symptoms. Even if your symptoms are mild, early treatment is critical for people with higher risk for severe COVID.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w84_share_4	I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_w84_share_4: Would share message
ptn_w84_motiv_4	This message is a convincing reason to seek treatment if I test positive for COVID-19.	ptn_w84_effect_4: Reason to get vax
ptn_w84_diff_4	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w84_diff_4: Difficult to understand
ptn_w84_believ_4	This message was believable.	ptn_w84_believ_4: Believable

   

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

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Item #: Q25
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w84_5: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19. 

 

For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 

Having a previous COVID infection does not necessarily protect you from getting another one.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w84_share_5	I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 treatment.	ptn_w84_share_5: Would share message
ptn_w84_motiv_5	This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	ptn_w84_effect_5: Reason to get vax
ptn_w84_diff_5	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w84_diff_5: Difficult to understand
ptn_w84_believ_5	This message was believable.	ptn_w84_believ_5: Believable

   

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

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