Generally speaking, when outbreaks of disease are reported around the world (e.g. Ebola, SARS, or bird flu), which of the following comes closer to your view?

Generally speaking, when outbreaks of disease are reported around the world (e.g. Ebola, SARS, or bird flu), which of the following comes closer to your view? Published on May 19, 2026 → Survey conducted on May 19, 2026 on 6446 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Stories like these are usually exaggerated and most can be ignored

21%

Stories like these are real and most should be taken seriously

60%

Don't know

19%

Stories like these are usually exaggerated and most can be ignored

21%

Stories like these are real and most should be taken seriously

60%

Don't know

19%

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