Showing people a "mental model" of scientific concepts may help undercut vaccine-related misconceptions, according to new APPC research published in PNAS.
Trust in science
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.
Public Confidence in U.S. Health Agencies Slides, Fueled by Declines Among Democrats
An APPC survey finds that public confidence in U.S. health and science agencies has dropped since the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Many in U.S. Consider AI-Generated Health Information Useful and Reliable
An APPC health survey finds that 6 in 10 Americans think that AI-generated health information is somewhat or very reliable.
AI Perceived More Negatively than Climate Science or Science in General
Driven by the worry that AI may have unintended consequences, the public's attitudes toward AI science are more negative than those toward general and climate science, APPC researchers find.
Most Americans Favor School Vaccination Requirements, but Support Is Rising for Opt-Out Options
Most U.S. adults support school vaccination requirements and policies requiring children to be vaccinated against preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella, an APPC study finds.
Francis Collins and Kathleen Hall Jamieson Discuss Science, Faith, and Trust
Former NIH director Francis Collins and APPC's Kathleen Hall Jamieson discussed science, faith, trust, and Collins' new book "The Road to Wisdom" at the Free Library of Philadelphia.