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What doctors wish immunocompromised patients knew during COVID
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What doctors wish immunocompromised patients knew during COVID, with Monique Spillman, MD

AMA member Monique Spillman, MD, shares valuable information and insights for immunocompromised patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How doctors can talk about COVID-19 bivalent boosters with patients

Half of adults say they have heard little or nothing at all about the bivalent COVID-19 boosters. Here’s how doctors can raise patient awareness.

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13 MIN READ

First flu season with no COVID-19 requirements: Answer patient FAQs

With masks off and bivalent booster vaccine uptake sluggish, fall and winter could bring a surge of COVID-19 and flu cases. Learn more.

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Fall COVID-19 wave or winter coronavirus surge with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on COVID-19, including universal masking guidelines for health care settings.

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AMA Update Podcast
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11 MIN READ

Fall COVID-19 wave or winter coronavirus surge with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on COVID-19, including universal masking guidelines for health care settings.

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9 MIN READ

Answering patient questions on mask-wearing in pandemic’s latest stage

As SARS-CoV-2 evolves, many patients still have questions about when it makes sense to mask up. A family physician offers up some answers.

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Omicron and BA.5: Questions patients may have and how to answer

With the rise of the highly contagious BA.5 Omicron subvariant, more questions arise among patients navigating pandemic fatigue. Learn more.

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Recognize CDC’s expertise in protecting public from COVID-19

Physicians tell federal appellate court the CDC has the authority and knowledge to protect the public’s health during ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

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What doctors wish patients knew about wearing N95 masks

The CDC recommends N95 or KN95 masks in public indoor spaces to best protect against SARS-CoV-2. Two doctors share their tips on using these masks.

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