What parents really think about pediatric health in 2025

A new KFF/Washington Post survey offers a detailed look at how American parents view their children’s health — and who they trust most for medical guidance. Conducted in summer 2025, the survey shows a nation largely united in concern over issues like mental health and diet, but deeply divided on vaccines, public health institutions and the balance between personal freedom and medical authority.

For physicians, the results underscore a growing need to rebuild and reinforce trust at the point of care, as families increasingly navigate conflicting messages from social media, politics and federal agencies.

Find an in-depth analysis of the survey's findings here.