Annenberg Science Knowledge survey

The Annenberg Science Knowledge (ASK) survey, which began in February 2016, is a public opinion research project dedicated to exploring pressing questions in science communication. The project has included a large-scale longitudinal survey in 2018-19 of public attitudes toward vaccination. Current work includes a panel survey on knowledge, attitudes, and behavior involving vaccination and other preventive measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. Past weekly tracking surveys have focused on public concern over the Zika virus, including support for public policies to combat it, and related health and behavioral implications. ASK surveys also have gauged public opinion and knowledge on related science issues such as genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

CDC photo of someone getting a bandage place on an injection site after a flu vaccine in 2020.

Flu Vaccination Rate Holds Steady But Misinformation About Flu and Covid Persists

Annenberg Science Knowledge survey February 17, 2023

An Annenberg Science Knowledge survey of over 1,600 U.S. adults finds that many have a base of knowledge about the flu, but misinformation about flu, Covid-19, and vaccination persists.

Microscopic view of the poliovirus.

What U.S. Adults Know and Believe About Polio and the Bivalent Covid Booster

Annenberg Science Knowledge survey November 17, 2022

The latest Annenberg Science Knowledge (ASK) national panel survey examines public knowledge and beliefs about the poliovirus, the bivalent Covid-19 vaccine booster, monkeypox, and other matters of public health.

APPC Health Knowledge and Misinformation Report

Annenberg Debuts Science and Public Health Knowledge Monitor

Annenberg Science Knowledge survey October 27, 2022

APPC is launching a science and health knowledge monitor comprising quarterly survey reports to track national levels of health knowledge and misinformation over time.

Digitally-colorized microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. Credit: NIAID.

Public Knowledge of Monkeypox Increases But Over 1 in 4 Unlikely to Get Vaccinated if Exposed

Annenberg Science Knowledge survey September 15, 2022

A survey shows public knowledge about monkeypox has increased rapidly in recent weeks, though misconceptions and uncertainty persist.

Blue surgical masks floating against a blue sky.

Despite Awareness of Covid-19 Risks, Many Americans Say They’re Back to ‘Normal’

Annenberg Science Knowledge survey August 09, 2022

Many Americans know of the potential risks Covid-19, but growing numbers say they have returned to living their “normal” pre-pandemic lives, according to APPC's July 2022 survey.

Digitally-colorized electron microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles, with mature, oval-shaped virus particles in pink on the left side, and crescents and spherical particles of immature virions in blue on the right.

Survey: 1 in 5 Americans Fear Getting Monkeypox but Many Know Little About It

Annenberg Science Knowledge survey July 29, 2022

Some in the public have begun to voice concern about the new health threat of monkeypox, according to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center national survey.

Healthcare provider vaccinating children against Covid-19.

Belief in Vaccination Misinformation Predicts Attitudes Toward Vaccinating Children

Annenberg Science Knowledge survey March 03, 2022

New survey shows 93% of U.S. adults who are vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 say they would be likely to recommend vaccinating children 5-11.

CDC testing for antibodies showing past infection with virus that causes Covid-19

Confidence Declines in CDC and Dr. Anthony Fauci

Annenberg Science Knowledge survey January 27, 2022

Americans’ confidence in the CDC and in Dr. Anthony Fauci declined in January with drops both among groups of Democrats/Democratic-leaning independents and Republicans/Republican-leaning independents, according to January survey data.

Photo of Covid-19 vaccine vials

Millions Embrace Covid-19 Misinformation, Which Is Linked to Hesitancy on Vaccination and Boosters

Annenberg Science Knowledge survey December 17, 2021

Millions of Americans continue to believe misinformation about vaccination and Covid-19, and these beliefs are associated with hesitancy to get themselves and their children vaccinated – or, if they are vaccinated, to get a booster.

ivermectin

Heavy Users of Conservative Media More Willing to Take Ivermectin for Covid-19

Annenberg Science Knowledge survey October 13, 2021

Four in 10 Americans and 7 in 10 heavy users of conservative media say they'd take ivermectin if exposed to someone with Covid-19, a new Annenberg survey finds.