Drs. Luke Selby and Sarah Selby and son.
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5 Min Read

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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3 Min Read

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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5 Min Read

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.

Senior Physicians
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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 27, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 booster rollout, lead levels in children’s blood, health insurance competition, COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant people, surprise medical bills.

Publications & Newsletters
Sep 23, 2021 ·
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Practical strategies for managing suicidal ideation and reducing risk

Experts share current data on pediatric and adult suicidal ideation, the importance of screening early and often, and the connection between child mental health and mental health as an adult.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares vaccine updates on boosters & young children [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 vaccine approval for boosters and young children.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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11 Min Read

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares vaccine updates on boosters & young children

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing vaccine approval for boosters and young children.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Young boy wearing face mask while a health care worker places a bandaid on his right arm over a vaccination.
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Behind the wait on vaccinating younger children against COVID-19

Paul Offit, MD, co-inventor of the RotaTeq vaccine, explains how the clinical trial process on COVID-19 vaccines differs for children younger than 12.

Infectious Diseases