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Can growing up with pets help prevent allergies?

Veterinarian Courtney A. Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA, discusses studies that indicate children who are exposed to pets early in life may be less likely to develop certain allergies, eczema and hay fever.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 17, 2026

In the news: COVID numbers climb across U.S., some physical activity could raise dementia risk, kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit record high and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 10, 2026

In the news: Executive order calls for fewer childhood vaccines, menopausal hormone therapy my help prevent Alzheimer's, prescription drug prices drop and more.

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AMA statement on executive order changing childhood vaccine schedule

Altering a proven vaccination schedule without credible evidence risks weakening public confidence and putting children’s health at risk.

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Pediatric vaccines CME

Equip yourself with the knowledge to discuss the importance of vaccines for children with their families, and how to discuss vaccine misinformation.

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What doctors want patients to know about hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common childhood infection that can cause fever, mouth sores and a distinctive rash on the hands and feet.

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What doctors want patients to know about chorionic villus sampling

CVS is a prenatal test to detect genetic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities. Learn what CVS can and cannot tell you, and when it is recommended. 

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 15, 2026

In the news: CMS drug pricing program, infant formula botulism recall, hormone therapy for menopause, chronic disease prevention and more.

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A doctor’s long road to medicine comes full circle

Kyle Shelton, DO, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, got an early start in life and a late one in medicine, shaping his career path and approach to patient care.

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Population Health
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AMA statement on EO directing CDC to assess childhood vaccine schedule

The current childhood vaccine schedule is built on decades of rigorous research and real-world data and no credible scientific evidence exists to support changes.

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