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Vaccine recommendations

Find the latest medical society recommendations on respiratory virus vaccines, including seasonal flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Prevention & Wellness

Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 9, 2026

In the news: Measles cases continue to rise in South Carolina, tea and coffee may help reduce dementia risk, the latest news on flu vaccines and more.

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AMA, Vaccine Integrity Project launch vaccine review for next respiratory season

Evidence-based review process to assess vaccine safety and effectiveness for the 2026–27 respiratory virus season, focusing on flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

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Confused about vaccines? Talk with your physician

The AMA is encouraging patients to ask their physicians about vaccination, which is one of the most effective ways to protect your family’s health.

Prevention & Wellness
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 24, 2025

In the news: Health experts raise concern over new flu variant, U.S. sees surge in whooping cough cases, study identifies turning points in brain development and more

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Medical students can help change minds on flu vaccination

The influenza season is well underway, but medical students can make an impact with their personal advocacy.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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Influenza virus (flu) resources

Stay informed with news and resources on influenza virus (flu), including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 10, 2025

In the news: One-time gene-editing treatment lowers LDL cholesterol, new flu strain concerns global health experts, ultraprocessed foods may have link to colorectal cancer and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 28, 2025

In the news: UTIs may trigger heart attack and stroke, time between dementia symptom onset and diagnosis, a rare and deadly flu complication in kids and more.

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