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Pew Research CenterMay 11, 2023
1. What Americans think about the MMR vaccines

Parents with a child who is not vaccinated for MMR are more likely to follow online groups that discuss childhood vaccines

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1. What Americans think about the MMR vaccines
Large majority of Americans continue to see the benefits of MMR vaccines for children
Side effects and allergic reactions identified as the main risk of MMR vaccines among those who see risk
Decline in Republican support for MMR vaccination requirement in public schools since before pandemic
Americans who trust their doctors’ information about MMR vaccines are more likely to see their benefits
Mothers of young children are more likely than fathers to see risks from MMR vaccines
Most Republicans say MMR vaccines’ benefits outweigh risks, despite uptick in concern over side effects
White evangelical Protestants’ support for MMR vaccine requirements has declined, but most say the benefits of these vaccines outweigh the risks
Americans say childhood vaccines save lives, protect community health
About half of parents with young children worry about whether all childhood vaccines are necessary
Most parents say their child received an MMR vaccine, especially those with health insurance
Parents divided over their child spending time with a child who had not received an MMR vaccine
Most U.S. adults say they trust their doctor at least some for information about MMR vaccines
Parents with a child who is not vaccinated for MMR are more likely to follow online groups that discuss childhood vaccines

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