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Alex Montero @alex-kff.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

When it comes to common myths about measles and COVID-19 vaccines, few people are ardent believers, but at least half of adults continue to express some uncertainty. From KFF's latest: www.kff.org/public-opini...

Stacked bar chart showing the share of the public who believe four false vaccine claims are definitely true, probably true, probably false, or definitely false.

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Alex Montero @alex-kff.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Today KFF launched an interactive health information and trust polling dashboard including new data on trusted sources of health information and an interactive timeline showing how trust in the CDC has changed over time, along with data from dozens of past polls www.kff.org/public-opini...

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KFF Polling on Health Information and Trust | KFF

Drawing on KFF's poll findings, this interactive dashboard tracks the public’s trusted sources for health information, attitudes toward vaccines, and use of news, social media, and AI for health-relat...

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KFF @kff.org · 06/01/2026

⚡ KFF’s Alex Montero explains that Secretary Kennedy’s efforts to narrow the childhood vaccine schedule doesn’t reflect the views of most parents, but KFF polling suggests it may have more appeal among President Trump’s base. #QuickTake on.kff.org/49qOSVN

KFF split bar chart titled “Prior to Recent Changes to the Childhood Vaccine Schedule, A Quarter of Parents Said the CDC Recommended Too Many Childhood Vaccines, Rising to Half Among MAGA-Supporting Republican Parents.” The chart shows the percent of parents who say the CDC recommends too many, about the right amount, or not enough vaccines, or who say they are not sure. Results shown by total parents, age, party identification, and MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans.

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Alex Montero @alex-kff.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

KFF's latest finds that many adults are uncertain about whether Tylenol use during pregnancy can cause autism in children. But partisanship plays a big role, with most Republicans saying it's probably or definitely true www.kff.org/public-opini...

KFF chart showing the share of adults, parents and partisans who say it is definitely true, probably true, probably false, or definitely false that taking Tylenol during pregnancy increases the risk of children developing autism.

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Alex Montero @alex-kff.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

KFF and ESPN's recent poll of former NFL players finds that players are divided on the risks of youth tackle football, with about four in ten saying the risks outweigh the benefits. www.kff.org/kff-espn-sur...

KFF bar chart showing percent of 1988 NFL players who say when it comes to youth playing tackle football before high school, the benefits outweigh the risks, or the risks outweigh the benefits. Results shown by total players, race, and disability status.

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Alex Montero @alex-kff.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

KFF and ESPN just jointly released an in-depth polling and reporting project looking at health and financial challenges facing former NFL players, who are much more likely to report a wide array of health issues compared to men their age. kff.org/kff-espn-survey-of-nfl-players

Bar chart from KFF showing percent who say they have experienced specific physical and mental health issues. Results shown among 1988 NFL players and total U.S. men ages 55 to 75.

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Alex Montero @alex-kff.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

With mRNA vaccines coming under attack in some states, KFF's latest poll finds most of the public is uncertain if mRNA vaccines can change your DNA - a commonly circulated myth. Few think this false claim is definitely true, but larger shares are open to believing it on.kff.org/3Z2MaRG

KFF stacked bar chart showing the shares of U.S. adults, including by party ID and race/ethnicity, who say the false claim that mRNA vaccines can change DNA is definitely true, probably true, probably false, or definitely false

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Alex Montero @alex-kff.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Fewer than half of the public express confidence in government health agencies to carry out key tasks, with partisans mostly in agreement. Per KFF's latest poll: www.kff.org/health-information-and-trust/poll-finding/kff-tracking-poll-on-health-information-and-trust-vaccine-safety-and-trust/

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KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: Vaccine Safety and Trust | KFF

As the Trump administration overhauls government health agencies, partisan trust in these agencies on vaccines has shifted and few express confidence in their ability to carry out key tasks. Most adul...

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Alex Montero @alex-kff.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Our new KFF tracking poll on health information and trust finds that most Americans have heard false claims about measles and the measles (MMR) vaccines, and at least half of the public are uncertain if these myths are true are not. www.kff.org/health-infor...

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KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: The Public’s Views on Measles Outbreaks and Misinformation | KFF

This poll looks at awareness and concern over the outbreak of measles in the U.S. and finds that a growing share of adults is encountering false claims about the measles vaccines, but many are uncerta...

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