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8 Min Read

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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Infectious Diseases
Succeeding in Medical School

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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AMA launches vaccine infographics for patients and physicians

New tools aim to help patients and physicians cut through the confusion around vaccines and have open, honest conversations with each other.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 15, 2025

In the news: FDA responds to misleading drug ads, 1 in 6 parents say they skipped or delayed vaccinating children, chagas disease may be endemic in U.S. and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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5 Min Read

6 reasons patients avoid flu vaccination

Concerns about safety and effectiveness are among the justifications patients offer to avoid getting a flu shot. Here is how physicians can respond.

Infectious Diseases

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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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 5, 2024

In the news: Illegal sales of semaglutide, hepatotoxic botanical supplements, vaccine skepticism, U.S. death rates and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: 10 tips for talking with patients

Most Americans haven’t yet received the updated COVID-19 vaccine introduced this fall. One key: Give your wholehearted recommendation. Learn more.

Prevention & Wellness
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22 Min Read

Patient trust and vaccines, with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, in collaboration with PermanenteDocs Chat, learn about strategies to address vaccine hesitancy with patients and updates on current vaccines.

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Prevention & Wellness
Moving Medicine Podcast
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Pearl of the Week: Train the team to be vaccine experts

Find resources to help address patients’ common vaccine questions and concerns.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish parents knew about kids' COVID-19 vaccine safety

To help parents move from a “wait-and-see” mentality and calm their fears, two physicians shared what to know about COVID-19 vaccine safety for children.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™