APPC and CHOP's Vaccine Education Center produced a video showing why it is virtually impossible for foreign DNA fragments to damage our own DNA.
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Nearly Half of Adults Mistakenly Think Benefits of Daily Aspirin Outweigh Risks
An APPC survey reveals that 48% of U.S. adults incorrectly think that the benefits of taking aspirin every day outweigh the risks.
Most Americans Favor School Vaccination Requirements, but Support Is Rising for Opt-Out Options
Most U.S. adults support school vaccination requirements and policies requiring children to be vaccinated against preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella, an APPC study finds.
Coverage of Civilian Casualties in Allied Countries Boosts Support for U.S. Involvement
A paper by APPC researchers finds that media coverage of civilian casualties in allied countries increases public support for U.S. involvement in conflicts.
Greater Acceptance of RSV Vaccine Seen as Vaccine Hesitancy Appears to Have Plateaued
An APPC survey finds that RSV vaccines to protect older adults and newborns have become more widely accepted by the public over the last year.
Cases of Whooping Cough Growing, but Knowledge About It Is Lacking
APPC survey finds that many Americans are unfamiliar with Whooping Cough symptoms and do not know that the Tdap vaccine protects against it.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Delivers Annenberg Lecture
In the annual Annenberg Lecture, former CDC Director Rochelle Walensky explored the complexities of communicating public health information.
Suicide Rate Is Low During the Holidays, but the Holiday-Suicide Myth Persists
An APPC analysis shows an uptick in news stories supporting the myth that the suicide rate increases during the holiday season.
New Book Explores Promise and Perils of AI for Scientific Community
A new APPC-NAS-Sunnylands book highlights the importance of human accountability and responsibility when using AI in scientific research.
Is ‘Bypassing’ a Better Way to Battle Misinformation?
A paper by APPC researchers identifies the advantages of an innovative approach to countering misinformation called “bypassing," which may have advantages over the standard approach to correcting inaccurate statements.