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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 4, 2021

In the news: Americans urged to get flu and COVID vaccines, myocarditis more common after second Pfizer dose, anxiety, depression in U.S. adults, WHO recommends malaria vaccine.

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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
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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.

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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses booster rollout and mask studies

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the vaccine booster rollout and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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
KY Governor Andy Beshear Watches as Dr Jason Smith Recieves a Vaccination
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Need to build trust to spur vaccination, says Kentucky’s top doctor

COVID-19 has stretched Kentucky hospitals to 130% capacity. Badgering the vaccine-hesitant won’t work, says state’s public health commissioner.

Infectious Diseases
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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