Vaccine Monitor: Nearly Half of the Public Wants to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine as Soon as They Can or Has Already Been Vaccinated, Up across Racial and Ethnic Groups Since December January 27, 2021 News Release Most Convincing Messages to Promote Vaccination Highlight Effectiveness at Preventing Illness and a Return to Normal Life; Hearing about Rare Allergic Reactions and Side Effects May Discourage Some New KFF Dashboard Features Key Data and Insights from the Vaccine Monitor With millions of Americans getting their first COVID-19 vaccinations, the…
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Media and Misinformation November 8, 2021 Poll Finding This report examines COVID-19 misinformation and finds that nearly eight in ten adults either believe or are unsure about at least one false statement about COVID-19 or the vaccines. It also examines the news and social media sources the public trusts for information on the virus, and the relationship between news sources and belief in misinformation.
COVID-19 Misinformation is Ubiquitous: 78% of the Public Believes or is Unsure About At Least One False Statement, and Nearly a Third Believe At Least Four of Eight False Statements Tested November 8, 2021 News Release Most People Who Trust Network and Local Television, CNN, MSNBC and NPR on COVID-19 Believe Little or No Misinformation; Larger Shares Who Trust Newsmax, One American News, and Fox News Hold Many Misconceptions More than three quarters (78%) of U.S. adults either believe or aren’t sure about at least one…
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Pregnancy Misinformation – May 2022 May 27, 2022 Poll Finding Misinformation and confusion about the COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy is common among women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, with about three in ten saying they believe at least one false statement regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.
Misinformation About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy is Widespread, Including Among Women Who are Pregnant or Planning to Get Pregnant May 27, 2022 News Release Misinformation and confusion about the COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy remains widespread, with most people – including women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant – either believing or being uncertain about at least one of three false claims they’ve heard, a new KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor shows. Among women…
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Three Years of KFF Polling March 7, 2023 Poll Finding Trust in public health officials declined over the course of the pandemic, particularly among Republicans. Over the course of the pandemic, KFF polling has found a decline in trust of public health officials – most notably among Republicans. In 2022, majorities of Democrats continued to say they have at least…
KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot August 22, 2023 Poll Finding The poll reveals that at least four in ten U.S. adults saying they’ve heard each of 10 specific false claims about COVID-19, reproductive health, and gun violence. While relatively small shares definitely believes the false claims, many more are uncertain about them. The survey also examines the public’s social and traditional media use and trust in sources of health information.
Addressing Misinformation Among Black Adults: Snapshot from the KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot September 15, 2023 Poll Finding This report examines the exposure to, and belief in, health misinformation among Black adults, as well as the media sources they use and the trust they place in health information received from various outlets. It is a companion to the KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot.
Addressing Misinformation in Rural Communities: Snapshot from the KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot September 15, 2023 Poll Finding This report examines the exposure to, and belief in, health misinformation among people living in rural communities, as well as the media sources they use and the trust they place in health information received from various outlets. It is a companion to the KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot.
Addressing Misinformation Among Hispanic Adults: Snapshot from the KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot September 15, 2023 Poll Finding This report examines the exposure to, and belief in, health misinformation among Hispanic adults, as well as the media sources they use and the trust they place in health information received from various outlets. It is a companion to the KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot.