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What doctors wish patients knew about treating a bee sting

Nothing ruins a summer day faster than a bee sting, which could be deadly. Neil Baman, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Geisinger, shares more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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What doctors wish patients knew about proper ear care

Taking care of your ears helps reduce ear infections and prevent hearing loss. Two otolaryngologists share what to keep in mind.

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What it’s like in allergy & immunology: Shadowing Dr. Malick

For AMA member Alnoor Malick, MD, the most rewarding aspect of being an allergist is helping patients retake control of their allergic disease.

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COVID-19 booster shot patient FAQs

Booster shots for Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are available. The AMA answers questions about COVID-19 booster eligibility and more.

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AMA COVID-19 Guides

Allergy and immunology CME

Interactive CME from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology covers what you need to know to treat allergic and immunologic conditions.

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8 things physicians and patients need to know about the Pfizer vaccine

Three experts answered a variety of questions about the new Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and its Emergency Use Authorization.

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COVID-19 vaccines patients' frequently asked questions

Get the answers to patients' most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

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Jan 29, 2021 ·
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FDA Director Peter Marks, MD, PhD, discusses COVID-19 vaccine safety & delivery

On Jan. 29, 2021, the AMA hosted the fifth webinar in the "COVID-19: What physicians need to know" series, focusing on COVID-19 vaccine delivery. Learn more.

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COVID-19: What Physicians Need to Know Webinar Series
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 25, 2021

In the news: Allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines, two new COVID-19 variants detected in U.S., schools and coronavirus transmission.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 21, 2020

In the news: CDC’s ACIP recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine, new SARS-CoV-2 strain may be in U.S., COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, 74% of American adults overweight.

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