Candace DeMatteis of the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease Vice President of Policy and Advocacy

A new bipartisan poll released by the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease shows strong support among American voters for FDA-approved vaccines, regardless of political affiliation. The survey, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Lake Research Partners, highlights growing concern over declining childhood vaccination rates and emphasizes the public’s belief in the importance of vaccines to protect public health.Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Partnership, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the findings. She noted that most voters also support continued U.S. leadership in vaccine development and rely on medical professionals as trusted sources of vaccine information. The results point to a rare area of bipartisan consensus: that vaccines remain a critical tool in preventing disease and ensuring public safety.