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AMA announces CPT update for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Provisional CPT codes assigned to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years of age.

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Unvaccinated kids at much higher risk of severe MIS-C outcomes

New research sheds light on the protective benefits afforded to children by COVID-19 vaccination. Omicron brings urgency to need for booster doses.

Population Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 10, 2022

In the news: Updates on COVID booster doses, Omicron hospitalizations surge, Supreme Court ruling on vaccine mandates and more.

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AMA announces CPT update for third dose of Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine

New code effective immediately for expanded primary dose series in children ages 5 to 11.

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COVID-19 vaccine boosters for adolescents: What doctors need to know

Adolescents 12–15 who got the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are now eligible for a booster five months after their second shot. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses updated booster recs for teens and more [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 updated booster recommendations for teens.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses updated booster recs for teens and more

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing updated booster recommendations for teens.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 3, 2022

In the news: CDC quarantine protocol, Pfizer booster for 12-15-year-olds, U.S. reports 1M+ new COVID infections, administration urged to adopt new pandemic strategy.

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AMA urges COVID-19 booster for newly eligible children and teens

AMA applauds the CDC and ACIP’s recommendation to expand use of a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children and teens age 12 and older.

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