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Did Republicans die more during the pandemic bc they didn't get the vax?

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 209 implied HN points • 29 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Pandemic response Political Bias Vaccine distribution Public Health
  1. A recent paper suggests that Republicans were more likely to die during the pandemic due to not getting vaccinated.
  2. The paper had flaws in its methodology and did not consider factors like age, BMI, and vaccination status.
  3. Criticism of Republicans for not getting vaccinated highlights a double standard in how different groups are treated in research and society.

Credentials versus passports

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Risk Assessment Public Health Vaccine distribution
  1. The distinction between a 'passport' and a 'credential' is important in managing individual risk and allowing economies to function with minimal restrictions.
  2. Denmark's digital app for showing negative test results, vaccinations, and previous infections can serve as a useful information substrate allowing markets to operate more effectively.
  3. There is value in using verified information as credentials rather than passports, as it provides organizations the flexibility to manage their own Covid-19 risks and policies.

To pay or be paid?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccine distribution Public Health Medical Research
  1. Economists suggest using prices to address vaccine distribution issues. This includes charging for doses to signal demand and potentially paying individuals to take the vaccine.
  2. There is a proposal to pay individuals to receive the vaccine in order to address low demand. By offering subsidies, it can help close the gap in vaccination rates.
  3. Balancing the approach between paying for priority in vaccine distribution and paying individuals to get vaccinated presents challenges. Complexity arises when trying to incorporate financial incentives into the vaccination process.

Vaccine Week: How fast can it be distributed?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 14 Sep 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccine distribution Vaccine Efficacy Health Policy
  1. The distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine involves complex challenges such as raw material shortages, unique supply chain links, and production innovation issues like mRNA vaccine technologies.
  2. Governments will need to prioritize who receives the vaccine first due to limited initial supplies, potentially leading to lottery-based allocations and individualistic or regional distribution strategies.
  3. Efficiently distributing vaccines to accelerate the end of the pandemic requires balancing targeted distribution to achieve herd immunity in specific areas versus more widespread distribution to lower the overall reproduction rate across the country.
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Will a COVID-19 vaccine exacerbate the economic downturn?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jul 20
🏥 Health Politics Vaccine distribution Economic Impact Pandemic response
  1. Many are pinning hopes on a COVID-19 vaccine to end the pandemic, but the distribution process may lead to a prolonged economic downturn.
  2. The arrival of a vaccine could bring about changes in social distancing behaviors, leading to negative impacts on consumer activities and businesses.
  3. While a vaccine may be beneficial in the long run, in the short term, it could pose challenges for the economy, requiring preparation for the potential consequences.