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Colonies of the pathogenic MRSA bacteria on blood agar culture plate
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It’s not just COVID—reemerging pathogens put doctors on alert

Polio, MRSA and measles are back. Physicians should use a syndromic approach to recognize pathogens and identify symptoms in patients. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases

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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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New COVID booster, monkeypox vaccine eligibility & polio in New York with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of health care professionals and patients. Learn more about the new COVID booster and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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10 Min Read

New COVID booster, monkeypox vaccine eligibility & polio in New York with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of health care professionals and patients. Learn more about the new COVID booster and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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AMA supports tighter limitations on immunization opt outs

Policy adopted by the AMA addressing re-emergence of vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S. requires states to bar non-medical exemptions to immunization.

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