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What doctors wish patients knew about family immunizations

Dec 19, 2025 | 14 Min Read
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Essential tips from physicians on COVID-19 vaccines

More people need to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Find out what doctors wish patients knew about the impact of COVID-19 vaccination.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about dusting off social rust

Stuck at home for nearly two years, many Americans feel their social skills are rusty. Learn how to overcome that social anxiety while staying safe.

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Infectious Diseases
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7 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about going back to work

Going back to the office will certainly be different than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. One physician shares what to expect when returning to work.

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Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about a prediabetes diagnosis

Prediabetes is real, common and reversible, but it can also be confusing to navigate. A family physician takes the time to clear things up.

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Prevention & Wellness
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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 herd immunity

Herd immunity can protect the vulnerable from COVID-19, but the Delta variant makes it harder to reach. Two AMA members share what patients must know.

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Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish parents knew about keeping kids safe at school

The rise of the COVID-19 Delta variant has parents wondering what returning to school will look like for children. Three physicians share what to expect.

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Population Health
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7 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about the dangerous Delta variant

The COVID-19 Delta variant, a more transmissible form of SARS-CoV-2, is rapidly spreading and poses a threat to unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about summer skin safety

Too much sun exposure can have damaging effects on skin, but following proper precautions can help. Two physicians offer tips to stay safe in the summer sun.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish parents knew about keeping unvaccinated kids safe

Many parents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but not all their children are eligible. A family physician shares safe activities families can do together.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™