No Stupid Questions 57. Which Incentives Are Best at Boosting Vaccination, and Why?
Jun 20, 2021
Discover unique strategies to boost vaccination rates, from personalized alerts to the psychology behind incentives. Dive into how personal connections shape decisions, and enjoy a light-hearted debate on the ethics of superpowers. Which would you choose: the thrill of flight or the intrigue of invisibility? The show also fact-checks common medical myths and explores how literature influences our understanding of health and desire. It's a blend of humor and insight that makes you ponder both vaccines and your ultimate superpower.
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Vaccination Nudges
- Consider getting vaccinated when visiting the doctor.
- A text message reminding patients of available vaccines increases vaccination rates.
Humor's Impact on Health Messaging
- Humor in health messaging needs further research.
- A poorly received joke in a text message didn't improve vaccination rates.
Why Reserved Doses Work
- Highlighting a reserved vaccine dose increases uptake.
- This might be due to implied defaults, the endowment effect, loss aversion, or personalized attention.