KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: Update on Common Vaccine Myths - Takeaways - MDSpire

KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: Update on Common Vaccine Myths

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  • Alex Montero

  • Grace Sparks

  • Julian Montalvo III

  • Ashley Kirzinger

  • Liz Hamel

  • June 30, 2026

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    Many adults in the U.S. believe common vaccine myths, including claims linking MMR vaccines to autism and COVID-19 vaccine deaths.

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    Fewer than 10% of adults strongly believe in these vaccine myths, while a significant portion identifies them as definitely false.

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    Adults without a trusted health care provider are more likely to endorse vaccine myths compared to those with a trusted provider.

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    Frequent users of social media and AI for health information are more inclined to believe in vaccine myths than non-users.

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    Parents who skip or delay childhood vaccinations are significantly more likely to believe in vaccine myths compared to those who vaccinate on schedule.

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