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Measles is spreading. Vaccination remains our best defense.

As measles cases rise, physicians play a critical role in building vaccine confidence through trusted conversations grounded in science.

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Measles CME: Prevention, Treatment & Response

Expand your knowledge on measles prevention and treatment with this curated selection of CME.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 3, 2026

In the news: Containing a measles outbreak can cost millions, CDC expands cyclosporiasis outbreak, key factors linked to more dementia-free years and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 27, 2026

In the news: Measles cases surpass 2025 total, Americans eat less produce after cyclospora outbreak, Red Cross declares blood supply emergency and more.

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AMA urges public to get vaccinated against measles as cases surge

As measles cases continue to surge across the U.S., getting vaccinated remains the strongest defense against a highly contagious and preventable disease.

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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 July 20, 2026

In the news: Who's eligible for statins under new guidelines, FDA confirms thousands of cyclosporiasis cases, measles cases hit 35-year high and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 8, 2026

In the news: Measles cases hit milestone in U.S., maternal RSV vaccine effectiveness, health impacts of consuming sugary beverages and more.

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Rubeola virus (measles) molecular detection coding & guidance

New CPT code is available that streamlines the infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA), for the measles virus.

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Measles on the Rise

Measles has recently experienced a resurgence in many parts of the world. Learn about this significant public health challenge and what physicians need to know.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 16, 2026

In the news: Heart groups issue new guideline on dyslipidemia, measles cases, teen obesity rates, and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 2, 2026

In the news: USPSTF meeting postponed, U.S. surpasses 1K measles cases in two months, public opinion shifts on who to trust on health information and more.

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