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Oct. 31, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Federal court protects rights of immigrant kids

A federal court protects the rights of immigrant kids. Find out how AMA is advocating for health at the border.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 31, 2019: National Advocacy Update

E-cigarette regulation, Executive Order on scope of practice laws, Primary Care First model and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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9 questions your patients may have about the flu vaccine

When recommending influenza vaccination to your patients, you should be ready to answer these common questions. Find out more from the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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New “public charge” rule will put immigrants’ health at risk

Children, pregnant women, the disabled will be hit hard by rule that discourages immigrants from accessing Medicaid, other government programs, physicians tell federal court.

Judicial Advocacy
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Why it’s time to pull the plug on e-cigarette ads

The problem goes beyond the outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses. 8 in 10 teens see e-cigarette ads, and 40% of 12th-graders have vaped nicotine.

Behavioral Health
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AMA encourages all media to reject e-cigarette ads

AMA calls on all media companies to reject future advertising related to e-cigarette and vaping products, particularly ads targeting young people.

Press Releases
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E-cigarettes and vaping: A public health epidemic

Learn more from the AMA about e-cigarettes and the public health epidemic of vaping.

Behavioral Health
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AMA applauds steps to remove flavored e-cigarette products from market

AMA has long urged the FDA to prohibit the use of flavoring in all tobacco products.

Press Releases
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AMA urges public to avoid e-cigarette use amid lung illness outbreak

Use of e-cigarettes and vaping continues to be an urgent public health epidemic.

Press Releases