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Find out what's happening in public health this week with the AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH.

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What doctors wish older adults knew to manage their health

As we age, health and well-being needs change. Learn from AMA member physicians about some priorities that older adult patients should keep in mind. 

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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How physicians can prep for COVID-19, flu, RSV this season

Stock up early, says CDC’s Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, who gives the rundown on vaccine-release dates, eligibility and strategies to encourage vaccination. 

Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update for Sept. 25, 2024: Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024
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Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the whooping cough outbreak, flu vaccines and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the whooping cough outbreak, flu vaccines and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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What doctors wish patients knew about RSV infection

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalizes over 50,000 Americans each year. Two physicians information on which preventive steps to take.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 16, 2024

In the news: New developments in bird flu transmission, pirated DIY prescription drugs, antimicrobial resistance, home blood pressure monitors and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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CPT code set updated to include vaccines for bird flu H5N8 strain

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) bird-flu vaccine codes created in advance of possible emergency-use authorization, if needed.

CPT®
AMA Update for Sept. 18, 2024: Bird flu CDC update, respiratory disease season outlook, Oropouche virus and cholera outbreak 2024
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Bird flu CDC update, respiratory disease season outlook, Oropouche virus and cholera outbreak 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what sickness is going around right now.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Bird flu CDC update, respiratory disease season outlook, Oropouche virus and cholera outbreak 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what sickness is going around right now.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast