Wendy Pleakley
Well-Known Member
NYC and Long Island are now offering J and J vaccines at 8 subway and train stations. Giving away a free 1-week metro card with vaccine, or a free round-trip train ticket. There are supposedly long lines to get the vaccine. 1.3% positivity rate here in NY.
Why is this a thing? Why do people need an extra incentive to get a vaccine that prevents a disease that could hospitalize or kill oneself?
Maybe this makes sense, but my cynical side wonders if this will just delay vaccine uptake. I mean, why get it now and get a free train ticket? If I hold out for a month or three maybe I'll get even better incentives...