Health care professional receiving vaccine.
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Dr. Fauci: 16% boost to vaccine allotments on the way

Manufacturers ramp up production amid encouraging news on third COVID-19 vaccine. AMA’s Dr. Bailey notes need for clear messaging to overcome hesitancy.

Infectious Diseases
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Mask-wearing up, but public forgoes other COVID-19 mitigations

The #MaskUp message is reaching the public, but research shows how people mingled more in the fall than they did when the pandemic struck in the spring.

Infectious Diseases
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AHA, AMA, ANA release PSA urging Americans to take COVID-19 vaccine

PSA stresses that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and help us all as we work together to defeat COVID-19.

Press Releases
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Howard Bauchner, MD, on variants & how to safely reopen schools

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing COVID-19 variants, how to safely reopen schools and ties between the virus and smoking.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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USMLE Step 2 CS canceled: What it means for medical students

Many medical students saw the exam as an unnecessary burden. Learn about the future of medical school clinical skills assessment.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Heather Farley, MD, in a mask speaking to a woman in PPE and scrubs.
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12 Min Read

Q&A: How to ensure physician well-being is top of mind in 2021

AMA member Heather Farley, MD, reflects on the added stress physicians continue to face during COVID-19 and what health systems can do to address burnout.

Physician Health
Physician in front of a camera
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5 Min Read

COVID-19 put spotlight on state medical association advocacy efforts

Pandemic pivots state medical association advocacy efforts and sparks new discussion on bolstering public health and reducing health disparities.

Infectious Diseases
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15 Min Read

Author John Barry talks about the 1918 flu pandemic and COVID-19 [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 1918 flu pandemic and COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Paul Offit, MD, talks new vaccines & when kids will be vaccinated

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing when kids will be vaccinated and new vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update