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Poll Reveals Alarming Vaccine Misinformation Amid Measles Outbreak

4/23/2025

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A recent KFF poll uncovers alarming misinformation surrounding the measles vaccine during a serious outbreak in the U.S., which has seen nearly 900 cases. Many adults, especially Republicans, harbor doubts about vaccine safety, often mistakenly associating it with autism. This growing uncertainty threatens timely vaccinations and heightens public health risks.

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Story summary

A recent KFF poll uncovers alarming misinformation surrounding the measles vaccine during a serious outbreak in the U.S., which has seen nearly 900 cases. Many adults, especially Republicans, harbor doubts about vaccine safety, often mistakenly associating it with autism. This growing uncertainty threatens timely vaccinations and heightens public health risks.