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May 11, 2023

Americans’ Largely Positive Views of Childhood Vaccines Hold Steady

Americans much more skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines than childhood vaccines for MMR

Americans much more skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines than childhood vaccines for MMR

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Americans’ Largely Positive Views of Childhood Vaccines Hold Steady
Large majority of Americans continue to see the benefits of MMR vaccines for children
Decline in share of Republicans who support vaccine requirement for children to attend public schools
Americans much more skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines than childhood vaccines for MMR
74% of U.S. adults who did not get a COVID-19 vaccine see overall benefits of childhood vaccines for MMR
Americans holding each COVID-19 vaccination status have a distinct profile by age, education and party
Americans have sorted into three distinct groups in their COVID-19 vaccine attitudes and behaviors
COVID-19 vaccination status and flu shot practices are strongly connected