3 chapters across the catalog
Vaccine Lottery Failure, JAMA Study, Ohio Vax-a-Million
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) concluded that state-sponsored vaccine lotteries, such as Ohio's "Vax-a-Million," were completely ineffective at increasing vaccination rates. The segment also mocks New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's attempt to use free food as an incentive.
COVID-19 Vaccine Lotteries, State Incentives and Data Discrepancies
U.S. states including Ohio, Maryland, and Colorado have launched multi-million dollar lotteries to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations using federal grant money. While Ohio Governor Mike DeWine claimed the "Vax-a-Million" program was a success, data analysis suggests the spike in vaccinations was primarily driven by the expansion of eligibility to children rather than the lottery itself. Other incentives include $100 savings bonds in West Virginia and reduced community service hours for defendants in Georgia.
Ohio Governor Mike Dewine launched the "Vax-a-Million" program, using federal COVID relief funds to offer five $1 million prizes to vaccinated residents. While some media outlets praised the surge in vaccination rates following the announcement, critics view the lottery as a sign of economic desperation among the state's population.
