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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.

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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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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 5, 2024

In the news: Illegal sales of semaglutide, hepatotoxic botanical supplements, vaccine skepticism, U.S. death rates and more.

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To raise HPV vaccination rates, doctors must gain families’ trust

Direct-communication campaigns by Doug Eisert, MD, a pediatrician at Confluence Health, and colleagues boosted HPV vaccinations by 31% in rural Washington.

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Health System Spotlight
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Measles cases on the rise: What physicians need to know

Most U.S. physicians have never treated a case of measles. But it’s back, so here’s a physician primer on what to look for and what to tell patients.

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Measles on the Rise

Measles has recently experienced a resurgence in many parts of the world. Learn about this significant public health challenge and what physicians need to know.

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CDC: Physicians “the lynchpin” for boosting low vaccination rates

Uptake on COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines remains far too low. Get tips and tools from the CDC to boost your patients’ vaccination rate.

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: 10 tips for talking with patients

Most Americans haven’t yet received the updated COVID-19 vaccine introduced this fall. One key: Give your wholehearted recommendation. Learn more.

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Patient trust and vaccines, with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, in collaboration with PermanenteDocs Chat, learn about strategies to address vaccine hesitancy with patients and updates on current vaccines.

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Moving Medicine Podcast
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Pearl of the Week: Train the team to be vaccine experts

Find resources to help address patients’ common vaccine questions and concerns.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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COVID-19 vaccines

The AMA is tracking the latest on the COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) pandemic, including vaccine developments. Learn more.

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