New de Beaumont-Harvard poll: Trust in CDC Falls Sharply While Support for Vaccine Requirements Remains Strong

Findings from the de Beaumont Foundation and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health poll, One Year In: Public Views of a Changing Public Health, show shifting trust and support for public health policies.

Trust in CDC recommendations declined from 77% in 2025 to 50% in 2026, while trust remains higher for state and local public health agencies. Support for school vaccine requirements remains strong at 77%, though 42% favor reducing required vaccines.

Sixty percent support updated Dietary Guidelines, including strong majorities for limiting sugar and ultra-processed foods (90%) and increasing protein intake (85%), highlighting opportunities for trusted local communication. Find the study here.