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AMA Update for Oct. 16, 2024: When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes (index only)
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When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the flu vaccine and the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the flu vaccine and the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
Senior patient talking with doctor while sitting on bed against wall at hospital
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4 steps to care for patients with prolonged symptoms of Lyme disease

A new AMA toolkit aims to help physicians provide better care for patients with prolonged symptoms and concerns about Lyme disease. 

Infectious Diseases
Michael A. Horberg, MD
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What it's like in infectious diseases: Shadowing Dr. Horberg

As an infectious diseases physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Michael A. Horberg, MD, remains vigilant in helping patients with HIV.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 7, 2024

In the news: How arm position impacts BP readings, EPA rule on lead pipes, ADHD in adults, COVID-19 raises stroke, heart attack risk and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Ad Council, AMA, and CDC urge Americans to “Play Defense Against Flu”

New PSAs remind audiences to receive annual flu shot to protect themselves and their communities from the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications.

Press Releases
AMA Update for Oct. 9, 2024: More cases of bird flu in California, new avian flu testing, Rwanda Marburg virus outbreak update
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More cases of bird flu in California, new avian flu testing, Rwanda Marburg virus outbreak update

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new avian flu testing and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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More cases of bird flu in California, new avian flu testing, Rwanda Marburg virus outbreak update [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new avian flu testing and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
Doctor administering a shot to a patient, both of them wearing face masks
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8 things doctors wish patients knew about flu vaccines

The flu season, which runs from October through May, can be severe. But getting the influenza vaccine can help reduce the risk of severe outcomes.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™