KFFreleasedthe poll Wednesday, which surveyed a nationally representative sample of over 1,300 adults.

The respondents were asked questions about the ongoing measles outbreaks and frequently debunked claims made by the anti-vaccination movement.

About 51% in total said they were at least somewhat worried about the current outbreaks.

A child with a distinctive measles rash.

A child with a distinctive measles rash.© phichet chaiyabin via Shutterstock

More recently, hes downplayed these outbreaks andtouted scientifically unsupported treatmentsfor measles.

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