Nearly Half Of Prison Staffers Aren't Vaccinated

The video discusses the disparity in COVID-19 vaccination rates between prison staff and inmates, with staff showing lower rates. Reasons for hesitancy include health concerns and conspiracy theories. Unvaccinated staff pose risks to both incarcerated and external communities. Some states offer incentives like gift cards to boost vaccination rates, but effectiveness varies.

What is the vaccination rate among prison staff compared to inmates?

• 52% of staff and 71% of inmates

• 60% of staff and 80% of inmates

• 71% of staff and 52% of inmates

• 80% of staff and 60% of inmates

What are some reasons prison staff are hesitant to get vaccinated?

• Belief in conspiracy theories and health concerns

• Peer pressure from inmates

• High cost of vaccines

• Lack of access to vaccines

How do unvaccinated prison staff pose a threat to communities?

• They can spread the virus to both incarcerated and external communities

• They can only spread the virus within the prison

• They only affect other staff members

• They have no impact on virus spread

What are some incentives states have tried to encourage vaccination among prison staff?

• Free meals and gym memberships

• Free healthcare services

• Gift cards and cash lotteries

• Discounted travel tickets

Why might some incentives not be effective in encouraging vaccination?

• Incentives are not well advertised

• People believe the incentive of not dying should be enough

• Incentives are too expensive

• Incentives are only available to inmates