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Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccine Lotteries Ineffective In Increasing Vaccination Rates
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) shows how cash drawings like the one California held didn’t do much to incentivize people.
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California Warns Residents of COVID-19 Vaccine Lottery Scams
California officials are asking people to be on the lookout for potentially fake notifications involving the COVID-19 lottery.
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State Unable to Contact 2 Californians Who Won $50K in Vaccine Lottery
California made “several” attempts but ultimately could not contact two of the 15 winners from the state’s first vaccine lottery drawing last week, officials said.
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Vaccine Lottery: Another 15 Californians Win $50,000 Each
Friday was a lucky day for 15 Californians who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Four Southern Californians Are Among the First 15 Vaccine Lottery Winners
Four Southern Californians are among the first winners in the state’s Vax for the Win lottery after a game show-like event Friday complete with a spinning wheel and sparkly gold curtains.
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Four SoCal Residents Are Among the First Vax for the Win Winners
It’s a surprise pay day Friday for four Southern Californians. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Friday June 4, 2021.
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As California Provides Vaccine Incentives Before June 15, Some Doctors Criticize “Vax for the Win”
On May 27, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the “Vax for the Win” program, which will randomly select a few lucky, vaccinated Californians to win thousands to millions of dollars in cash. But some medical professionals worry that, in the rush to get the state vaccinated before reopening on June 15, mistakes are getting made. “As a physician, I want my…
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Some Doctors Concerned About Use of Incentives for COVID-19 Vaccinations
As California’s June 15 reopening date edges closer, some doctors are concerned that the “Vax for the Win” incentive program might be illegal. John Cádiz Klemack reports for NBC4 on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
Editor’s Note: The first payouts are expected June 4 and 11.