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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.

Press Releases
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Life in child and adolescent psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Ambrose

For AMA member Adrian Jacques Ambrose, MD, MPH, it’s a privilege to walk with patients through their heartaches and triumphs.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 20, 2021

In the news: Drug to treat COVID-19 approved, new federal relief plan announced, updates on vaccines for children, suicide prevention takes a step forward and more.

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What to know about gender-affirming care for younger patients

Medical students must learn to care for a diverse population, which includes LGBTQ+ youth. Learn with the AMA about core ethical approaches.

Population Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 13, 2021

In the news: Infant mortality rates improving, maternal morbidity, Omicron variant spreading, health care spending grew to $4.1T, ACIP recommends Pfizer, Moderna.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 6, 2021

The news: COVID vaccine demand growing, BP rose in pandemic, youth mental health, CDC recommends physicians talk about PrEP, federal gov’t sued over surprise billing

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COVID-19 vaccines: What FDA sees in latest data on boosters, kids

The FDA’s Peter Marks, MD, PhD, weighs in on boosters’ efficacy against the Delta variant and what’s coming next on vaccination for children under 5.

Infectious Diseases
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Dec. 3, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports strengthening DACA and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 29, 2021

The news: Concerns over Omicron variant, STIs and premature birth, HIV infection rates, mumps cases in children and adolescents, autism diagnosis rates

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