A new APPC survey reveals a lack of knowledge among the public about what pertussis (whooping cough) is and what its symptoms are.
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New White Paper Analyzes U.S. Vaccine Safety Monitoring System and Suggests Improvements
In an APPC white paper, biostatistician and Penn Professor Jeffrey Morris analyzes the U.S. vaccine safety monitoring system and offers ways to improve VAERS and other components.
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.
Americans More Likely to Accept Guidance from AMA than CDC on Vaccine Safety
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.
‘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.
Jamieson Delivers AAAS Carey Lecture on Preempting Misconceptions About Science
Kathleen Hall Jamieson delivered the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Carey Lecture at its annual Forum on Science and Technology Policy.
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.
Despite Increase in U.S. Cases, Worry About West Nile Virus Remains Low
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.