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Prediabetes doesn’t only affect adults. Kids are impacted too.

A study covering the 20 years ending in 2018 found prediabetes rose sharply in American youth 12–19 years old, from about 12% to more than 28%.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

Loss of connection fuels more teen mental health problems

Startling data from the CDC show pandemic’s impact on high schoolers. Learn about the new 988 hotline for people in crisis and how doctors can help.

Population Health
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Youth mental health crisis with Sandra DeJong, MD, MSc

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about the youth mental health crisis.

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Population Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish parents knew about kids' COVID-19 vaccine safety

To help parents move from a “wait-and-see” mentality and calm their fears, two physicians shared what to know about COVID-19 vaccine safety for children.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What COVID-19 vaccination means for next AMA president’s family

AMA President-elect Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, and his husband recently took their 3-year-old boy to get his first COVID-19 vaccine dose. Find out why.

Infectious Diseases
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Leading physician organizations issue COVID-19 kids vaccinations letter

Three physician organizations issue open letter encouraging parents and caregivers to talk with their physician about getting their children COVID-19 vaccine.

Press Releases
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10 Min Read

COVID vaccine for kids: My son's experience with Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH [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 one physician's experience with COVID vaccine for kids.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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COVID vaccine for kids: My son's experience with Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing one physician's experience with COVID vaccine for kids.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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How teens’ eating-disorder treatment has changed during pandemic

The Atlantic Health System’s Pediatric Eating Disorders Center takes a family-based approach to a condition that’s grown more prevalent amid COVID-19.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight