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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 18, 2021

In the news: FDA panel backs booster dose for J&J, Administration to regulate “forever chemicals,” White House & COVID-19 vaccines to children aged five-11.

Publications & Newsletters
Young boy with mask looks on as a health professional applies an adhesive bandage to his right arm after getting a vaccination
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children asks doctors to play bigger role

Who better to answer parents’ vaccine questions than their kids’ doctors? Smaller lot sizes will make it easier for physician practices to take part.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA applauds Administration advance planning to vaccinate children

New plan prioritizes physician practices as vaccination sites

Press Releases
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on EUA requests for boosters & children ages 5-11 [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing EUA requests for boosters and children ages 5-11.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on EUA requests for boosters & children ages 5-11

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing EUA requests for boosters and children ages 5-11.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Drs. Luke Selby and Sarah Selby and son.
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Why these physicians signed their son up for COVID-19 vaccine trial

Two AMA members made a family decision with their son to participate in the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
Young teen man looking through window glass
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How primary care doctors can help prevent youth suicides

Deaths from suicide, like those caused by car crashes or smoking, can be prevented. Learn more about the tools doctors can use to save kids’ lives.

Population Health
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AMA announces CPT update for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Provisional codes assigned to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

Press Releases
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SPS member profile: Carol D. Berkowitz, MD

Learn more about SPS member Carol D. Berkowitz, MD, a pediatrician and past chair of the AMA Council on Medical Education.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight