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Sofie Adams
Program Coordinator, APPC
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.
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.
Americans’ Knowledge of Civics Increases, Annenberg Survey Finds
New APPC survey reveals an increase in Americans' ability to answer basic civics questions, like naming the three branches of government.
Rise in Gun Violence in Top U.S. Movies Parallels Growth in Gun Homicides Among Young People
New APPC research reveals that the increased occurrence of guns in U.S. movies paralleled the increase in gun-related deaths among young people.