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AMA in support of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for health care workers

In joint statement, health organizations say it is critical that all health care workers get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Press Releases
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Carol Rao, ScD, looks at pandemic's impact on public health workers

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the mental health impact on public health workforce.

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Families of men in notorious syphilis study speak up for vaccination

Documentary featuring descendants of U.S. Public Health Service Syphilis Study at Tuskegee seeks to build public health confidence in Black communities.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 19, 2021

In the news: Delta variant 83% of U.S. cases, heart failure linked to cancer risk, red meat and coronary heart disease, COVID vaccines effective against Delta variant.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 well-being initiatives to tackle pandemic’s heightened stress

High COVID-19 hospitalization and death rates hit doctors hard at the University of North Carolina. Learn about UNC’s innovative efforts to help.

Physician Health
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Dr. Hotez: Why COVID-19’s origins must be investigated

Vaccine developer Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, explains why understanding how SARS-CoV-2 came to be is critical to preventing the next coronavirus pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
Todd Unger and Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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Borne of COVID-19 crisis, AMA’s daily videos here for long haul

“AMA COVID-19 Update” has resonated with doctors looking for reliable information. New offering covers broader range of challenges facing U.S. medicine.

Infectious Diseases
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Doctors wearing clear masks get higher marks on communication

Masks are still essential protection against SARS-CoV-2, but they can hamper rapport-building with patients. Learn how clear masks could help.

Infectious Diseases
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Delta variant driven outbreaks [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 vaccine effectiveness and Delta variant outbreaks.

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Infectious Diseases
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