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Respiratory virus vaccine recommendations

Find the latest medical society recommendations on respiratory virus vaccines. 

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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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) resources

Stay informed with news and resources on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more. 

Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about RSV infection

Respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizes over 190,000 people in the U.S. each year. Two physicians discuss 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 Aug. 25, 2025

In the news: Americans less likely to reach adulthood, FDA limits COVID vaccine approval, more infants immunized for RSV, human screwworm reaches U.S. and more.

Publications & Newsletters

Pulmonary Infections CME

Learn to diagnosis, treat and prevent life-threatening lung infections and respiratory illnesses. Earn CME toward your state requirement while you gain essential medical knowledge.

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An open letter to the American public on respiratory virus vaccines

Read an open letter to the general public from the AMA and medical societies reaffirming support for vaccination to protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA, 79 medical societies back vaccination against respiratory viruses

Together, reaffirm support for vaccination to protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV and call for vaccines to remain available to patients without cost sharing.

Press Releases
AMA Update for June 18, 2025: Summer COVID strain 2025, measles news, new RSV vaccine for infants and treatment for gonorrhea
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Summer COVID strain 2025, measles news, new RSV vaccine for infants and treatment for gonorrhea

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the summer COVID strain for 2025 and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Summer COVID strain 2025, measles news, new RSV vaccine for infants and treatment for gonorrhea [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the summer COVID strain for 2025 and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for April 29, 2025: ACIP news: Measles cases, new meningococcal vaccine, chikungunya and RSV vaccine recommendations
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ACIP news: Measles cases, new meningococcal vaccine, chikungunya and RSV vaccine recommendations

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest ACIP news and vaccine recommendations.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update