According to an article by WVNews, West Virginia started a new program for older residents. “Do it for Babydog: Senior Center Edition” is an incentive program to help encourage senior citizens to get fully vaccinated.

The article explains that the incentive program grants individuals a gift card after they’ve been fully vaccinated for a required amount of time. Furthermore, the program acts as a contest for the state’s senior centers; the center in the region with the highest vaccination rate will receive a $100,000 prize.

Although many places are continuing to remain open, the pandemic rages on. It is essential that everyone make informed decisions, talking to professionals about any and all questions you may have.