New KFF Poll Examines Patterns of Belief Across Common Vaccine Myths — The Monitor - Takeaways - MDSpire

New KFF Poll Examines Patterns of Belief Across Common Vaccine Myths — The Monitor

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  • Joel Luther

  • Hagere Yilma

  • Irving Washington

  • July 9, 2026

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    KFF's latest poll reveals that many adults express uncertainty over common vaccine myths rather than definitive beliefs.

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    Only 1% of adults are consistent myth believers, while 29% are consistent myth deniers regarding vaccine myths.

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    A significant portion, 31%, falls into the 'mixed middle,' showing uncertainty and varied beliefs about vaccine myths.

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    Parents who delay vaccines often exhibit confusion about vaccine myths, with nearly half in the 'mixed middle' category.

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    Health information sources, like social media, correlate with increased uncertainty about vaccine myths among the public.

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