With RSV cases up, an APPC survey finds most people likely to recommend RSV immunizations for infants, older adults, and during pregnancy.
Research Findings
CDC Urges ‘Shared Decision-Making’ on Some Childhood Vaccines; Many Unclear About What That Means
The CDC has urged the use of shared decision-making between parents and health providers for some childhood vaccines, but many don't know what that is, Annenberg surveys show.
As Measles Cases Rise, Views of MMR Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness and Willingness to Recommend It Drop
A new APPC survey finds a small but significant drop in public willingness to recommend the MMR vaccine to someone in their household.
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.
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.
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.
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.
