Perspective: Convincing a skeptical public to accept COVID-19 vaccines
Recent polling suggests that many Americans are undecided about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, but the polls also offers insights about how to encourage greater acceptance of vaccines, according to experts from Harvard Chan School.
Why much more coronavirus relief is needed
Government aid on a large scale is needed to help Americans facing deep financial hardship because of the coronavirus pandemic, say Harvard Chan School experts.
Most Americans favor government action to end pandemic
A new poll finds that a majority of people in the U.S. strongly back an expansive government effort to combat COVID-19 and to shore up the nation’s sluggish economy.
One in five in U.S. report delayed health care during pandemic
Roughly 20% of U.S. adults who were polled about health care during the coronavirus pandemic said that they or their household members delayed receiving medical care or were unable to get care at all due to the crisis.
How the 2020 election might shape U.S. health policy
Two Harvard Chan School experts explored the implications of the 2020 election for the future of U.S. health policy in a special report in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Poll: 24% of households in rural America report being unable to get medical care for serious problems during the coronavirus outbreak, with 56% reporting harmful health consequences as a result
At a time when America is largely relying on the internet for their jobs and education, about one-third of rural households report serious internet connectivity problems. For immediate release: October 7, 2020 Boston, MA – During a time…
Poll: 61% of U.S. households with children report facing serious financial problems during the coronavirus outbreak
More than one-third of households with children report serious problems keeping their children’s education going during the coronavirus outbreak. Most households with children where someone has been diagnosed with COVID-19 report serious financial problems and serious problems caring…
Poll: 46% of U.S. households report facing serious financial problems during the coronavirus outbreak
More than one-third of U.S. households with children also report serious problems keeping their children’s education going and internet connectivity issues during this time. For immediate release: September 23, 2020 Boston, MA – According to a new NPR/Robert…
Black residents’ views on health policy could influence 2020 election
Recent public opinion data suggests that political candidates who want to appeal to Black voters in the upcoming election will need well-developed proposals on several health policy issues, including universal health insurance coverage, health and economic protections from…
‘Public charge’ rule may discourage low-income families from getting health care
Trump administration immigration rules may be discouraging low-income families from getting health insurance, medical care, food benefits, or public housing, according to a new study from Harvard Chan School researchers.