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Physician survey: Is patient vaccine misinformation getting worse?
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1.
Over the past two to three years, how has patient awareness of vaccine safety changed in your practice?
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Definitely more informed
About the same
Definitely more skeptical
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2.
Do your patients raise concerns about vaccine safety during discussions about immunizations?
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Yes
No
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3.
When patients question vaccine safety, which sources of information do they most often cite?
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Social media or online forums
Anti-vaccine groups or websites
Mainstream news outlets
Scientific journals or trusted health system websites
Friends or family
Other (please specify)
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4.
Do you think it is helpful for medical associations to publish their own vaccine guidance separately from government sources such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Food and Drug Administration?
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Yes, it helps to have more resources to share with patients
No, the medical organizations are just making this issue even more confusing
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5.
Have you had patients ask about claims about a possible connection between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder in children?
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Yes – This issue has become a real concern for parents
No – Patients see this as a headline-grabber, not serious medicine
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6.
Have you had patients ask about claims about a possible link between use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder in children?
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Yes – This issue has become a real concern for parents
No – Patients view this as a headline-grabber, not serious medicine
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7.
How confident do you feel in addressing patient concerns about vaccine safety using current scientific evidence?
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Extremely confident
Very confident
Moderately confident
Slightly confident
Not confident
Extremely confident
Very confident
Moderately confident
Slightly confident
Not confident
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8.
Which interventions would most improve patient understanding of vaccine safety? (Please choose up to 3)
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Patient-friendly educational materials (print or online)
Interactive decision aids for shared decision-making
Additional training for physicians in communication strategies
Inclusion of vaccine safety education in school curricula
Public health campaigns to counter misinformation
Increased transparency from vaccine manufacturers
Other (please specify)
Current Progress,
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