About a third of U.S. adults say HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommends vaccinating children against measles - and about as many say he does not recommend it.
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State HIV Prevention Policies May Benefit Racial and Ethnic Groups Unequally
State policies that make healthcare easier to obtain and protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination are associated with greater use of HIV prevention measures among white adults. Those benefits may not extend equally to Black and Latino populations, a study finds.
In Hottest Summer on Record, 2 in 3 Americans Say Climate Change Is Increasing Heat-Related Illnesses
Extreme heat is affecting the everyday lives of most Americans, and most of the public says climate change is raising the risk of respiratory diseases and heat- and insect-related illnesses.
Most Americans Know How to Control Mosquitoes; Many Unsure How to Use Insect Repellent
Most people know the best defense against West Nile virus and dengue fever is preventing mosquito bites and controlling mosquitoes around the home, an Annenberg survey finds.
Public Confidence in Fauci Declines Since Spring, But Still Exceeds RFK Jr.
Americans’ confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci as a source of trustworthy public health information declined from April to August 2026 but remains higher than trust in Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an Annenberg survey finds.
Bipartisan Majorities in U.S. Favor Banning Glyphosate
Most Americans have read, seen, or heard little about glyphosate and many are uncertain about its health effects.
Hypertension Patients Have Greater Intentions to Take Medication, Lesser Intentions to Change Lifestyle
Having high blood pressure is associated with greater intentions to follow recommendations to take medication but lesser intentions to make lifestyle changes.
Most Americans Are Unsure Which Vaccines the CDC Recommends During Pregnancy
Most Americans are unaware or unsure of which vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends during pregnancy, an Annenberg Public Policy Center survey finds.
Americans Split on Fluoridation; Opposition by MAHA Supporters Notable
A new Annenberg survey finds that Americans are divided on support for public water fluoridation, with MAHA supporters notably more skeptical.
Maternal Health Knowledge Is Strong but Gaps Remain, Survey Finds
Many Americans remain unclear about some specific maternal health recommendations, according to a new APPC survey.