Showing people a "mental model" of scientific concepts may help undercut vaccine-related misconceptions, according to new APPC research published in PNAS.
Vaccination
Public Not Highly Knowledgeable About Safety of MMR Vaccine or Risks of Getting Measles
An APPC survey finds public support of the MMR vaccine has declined since November 2024, and the public is confused about whether HHS Secretary RFK Jr. recommends the MMR vaccine.
Under Half in U.S. Would Recommend Some Routine Vaccinations During Pregnancy
APPC survey reveals a reluctance among the public to recommend that someone who is pregnant receive certain routine vaccinations.
Most Americans Favor MMR Vaccine Requirement for Public School
A 2025 Annenberg survey found that 70% of U.S. adults support an MMR vaccine requirement for healthy children to attend public school.
Public Knowledge High on Smoking and Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy
According to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey, most people are uncertain about which vaccinations are safe and recommended for pregnant people.
Americans Say Benefits of MMR Vaccine for Children Outweigh Risks by Nearly 5-1
Amid a significant U.S. measles outbreak, a new APPC survey finds that many Americans do not understand the potential severity of the disease.
Animation Addressing ‘Foreign DNA’ Concerns Created by New APPC-VEC Partnership
APPC and CHOP's Vaccine Education Center produced a video showing why it is virtually impossible for foreign DNA fragments to damage our own DNA.
How a ‘Conspiracy Mindset’ Promotes Acceptance of Vaccine Misinformation, and How to Counter It
A paper reviewing APPC research during the pandemic finds a "conspiracy mindset" was a major factor in resistance to Covid vaccination.
FactCheck.org: Kennedy Cites Flawed Paper in Bid to Justify Vaccine-Autism Link
We've compiled a list of essential FactCheck.org reads about Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his remarks about vaccines, autism, Covid-19 and other topics.