A 5-minute MicroSurvey on treating physicians’ perspectives regarding the spread of measles and patient and caregiver sentiments included data sourced from 455 U.S. physicians, distributed from across the nation and with a broad range of years in practice. The survey was conducted April 18-19, 2019.
57%
of responding physicians say they’re getting more calls with questions about measles.
61%
of physicians say patients are getting proactive about measles vaccination and its urgency.
57%
say they hear more anxiety on measles vaccination from parents with newborns.
41%
of physicians noted an increased spread of misinformation.
4%
of the physicians surveyed have personally treated patients with measles.
13%
know of colleagues in their facility that have treated patients with measles.
23%
know of colleagues in their community that have treated patients with measles.
36%
of physicians strongly anticipate that more communities will instill vaccination requirements.
