When it comes to reliable health information, Americans are more confident in federal health agencies' career scientists than their leaders.
Sofie Adams
Program Coordinator, APPC
Matthew Levendusky Named Joint Professor of Communication and Political Science
APPC celebrates political scientist Matthew Levendusky's joint appointment to the Annenberg School for Communication in addition to the Department of Political Science.
Study Finds Declining Perceptions of Safety of Covid-19, Flu, and MMR Vaccines
Although the public views Covid-19, Flu, and MMR vaccines as safe, a new APPC survey shows a statistically significant erosion in support.
Most Would Recommend RSV Immunizations for Infants, Older Adults, and During Pregnancy
With RSV cases up, an APPC survey finds most people likely to recommend RSV immunizations for infants, older adults, and during pregnancy.
Updated Volume Published on Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders
Oxford University Press has published the third edition of "Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders," a project of the APPC-led Adolescent Mental Health Initiative.
Claims about Autism, Inflation, and Ukraine Lead FactCheck.org’s Whoppers of 2025
FactCheck.org released its list of the top falsehoods in American politics of 2025, featuring claims about health, the economy, the war in Ukraine, and more.
Cases of Whooping Cough Remain High, but Knowledge About the Disease Still Low
A new APPC survey reveals a lack of knowledge among the public about what pertussis (whooping cough) is and what its symptoms are.
Lowest Suicide Rate Is in December but Some in Media Still Promote Holiday-Suicide Myth
Despite December's historically low suicide rates, some news accounts incorrectly link the holidays to increases in suicides, APPC data find.
Although Public Overwhelmingly Supports Hepatitis B Vaccine for a Newborn, Partisan Differences Exist
Most Americans would be likely to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for a newborn, according to a new APPC survey.
‘Mental Model’ Approach Shows Promise in Reducing Susceptibility to Misconceptions About mRNA Vaccination
Showing people a "mental model" of scientific concepts may help undercut vaccine-related misconceptions, according to new APPC research published in PNAS.