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AMA statement on additional vaccines for some immunocompromised people

CDC data shows that some immunocompromised patients lack the antibodies needed to fight COVID-19 infection.

Press Releases
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Why immunocompromised patients should get third mRNA COVID-19 shot

Nearly 3% of Americans have weakened immune systems and don’t get enough protection from the two-dose regimens. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 9, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 vaccine boosters, Delta variant surging, CDC recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women, Biden urges Congress to address high drug prices.

Publications & Newsletters
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Leading medical groups urge upholding minors’ right to consent to medical care

In two new briefs, groups urge court to dismiss challenge to D.C. minor consent law.

Press Releases
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Why a patient’s housing qualifies as a health care treatment

Poor health is a primary outcome of experiencing homelessness and, as with so much else, the COVID-19 pandemic made a growing problem even worse.

Population Health
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Aug. 13, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on 2022 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule summary

2022 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule summary in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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D.C. law letting teens choose COVID-19 vaccination should stand

AMA joins others to file brief backing 2020 law that allows minors capable of informed consent to make the lifesaving medical decision for themselves.

Judicial Advocacy
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Delta variant impact on young and old [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 the emerging trend with the Delta variant.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Surgeon general: How doctors can fight COVID-19 misinformation

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, says physicians and health systems are uniquely situated to help patients fend off health falsehoods. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases