Science of Science Communication

By a 2-1 margin, Americans are more likely to accept guidance on vaccine safety from the American Medical Association (AMA) than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an Annenberg survey finds.

Showing people a "mental model" of scientific concepts may help undercut vaccine-related misconceptions, according to new APPC research published in PNAS.

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.

Kathleen Hall Jamieson delivered the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Carey Lecture at its annual Forum on Science and Technology Policy.

APPC survey reveals a reluctance among the public to recommend that someone who is pregnant receive certain routine vaccinations.

Despite the growing number of cases of West Nile virus, few in the U.S. worry about contracting it, an Annenberg survey finds. Nearly half of those surveyed are unsure what the symptoms are of the disease.

An APPC survey finds that public confidence in U.S. health and science agencies has dropped since the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

A 2025 Annenberg survey found that 70% of U.S. adults support an MMR vaccine requirement for healthy children to attend public school.

According to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey, most people are uncertain about which vaccinations are safe and recommended for pregnant people.

An APPC health survey finds that 6 in 10 Americans think that AI-generated health information is somewhat or very reliable.