APPC survey finds that many Americans are unfamiliar with Whooping Cough symptoms and do not know that the Tdap vaccine protects against it.
Annenberg Science Knowledge/ASAPH surveys
Most Don’t Know That Alcohol Raises Cancer Risk
APPC data show that less than half of Americans know that regularly drinking alcohol increases the risk of later developing cancer.
Fewer Than 1 in 5 Know the 988 Suicide Lifeline
APPC survey data show that public recall of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number has grown slowly since its introduction in July 2022.
Public Worry About RSV Has Faded, Unlike Flu and Covid-19
An APPC study finds that while public worry about contracting RSV has dropped significantly in the past year, worry about flu and Covid-19 has not.
In a Warming World, Public Needs to Know More About Protections From Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
APPC survey reveals room for improvement in public knowledge about mosquito-spread viruses, despite the increasing frequency of related epidemics.
More in U.S. Accept Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation, and Willingness to Vaccinate Has Declined
APPC health survey data finds that belief in vaccination misinformation has risen, and a willingness to vaccinate against Covid-19 is lower than in the past.
As Temperatures Break Records, Many Are Unaware of Symptoms of Heat-Related Illnesses
An APPC survey reveals that most Americans do not know where their local cooling centers are in cases of extreme heat.
The Threat of Mpox Has Returned but Public Knowledge About It Has Declined
An APPC survey finds that Americans' knowledge about mpox and the likelihood to vaccinate against it has waned since the outbreak in the summer of 2022.
Despite Risk, Many Unsure of Temperature to Heat Food to Prevent Illness
An APPC survey finds only 1 in 4 U.S. adults often or always use a food thermometer when cooking and most are unsure of the right temperature to heat food to to prevent illness.
Annenberg Survey Finds Public Perceptions of Scientists’ Credibility Slips
An analyses of ASK survey data find perceptions of scientists’ credibility remains high, but eroded somewhat from 2023 to 2024 -- and perceptions of AI scientists are lower than for scientists in general.