Survey: US Views on New Vaccine Development and False Information After COVID-19

A new paper led by Gillian K. SteelFisher, with co-authors including members affiliated with the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC), examines U.S. views on vaccine development and false information following COVID-19. Based on a nationally representative survey of 1,632 adults, 81% said vaccine development is “mostly a good thing,” largely due to protection of vulnerable populations and prevention of severe illness.

While 78% identified false vaccine information as a major problem, few believed it is spread mainly with bad intentions. Findings highlight opportunities for public health communicators to build on positive vaccine attitudes while using careful, respectful risk communication around new vaccines and misinformation. Read the paper here.