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CDC director: Push is on to vaccinate 65% of Americans against flu

The CDC is developing plans to reach communities of color that COVID-19 has hit harder and where flu vaccination rates have traditionally been lower.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA in the News: August 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2020.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 17, 2020

In the news: Young adults becoming main drivers of new coronavirus infections and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 10, 2020

In the news: Young adults with COVID-19 may take weeks to recover, review finds U.S. vaccines are safe and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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How to tackle health inequities with science, data during pandemic

Longstanding inequities have been magnified during COVID-19. There are ways to set things right for path ahead.

Health Equity
Microscope
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How evidence is guiding COVID-19 vaccine development

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, explains the mechanisms in place to ensure a safe and effective immunization against the deadly respiratory illness.

Infectious Diseases
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Prioritizing Equity video series: Mental Health & COVID-19

Join physicians and health equity leaders as they illuminate COVID-19's immediate and long-term effects on the mental health of minoritized and marginalized communities.

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Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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Data from 10 cities show COVID-19 impact based on poverty, race

Poverty plays a role in deaths and infections, but racism was still a factor in higher income areas. Learn why further community study is needed.

Health Equity
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July 31, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Physicians to Congress: Now is not the time for divisive surprise billing legislation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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