Masked young child holding up sleeve after receiving vaccination
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5 Min Read

Striking CDC data to share with COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant parents

Data on 5–11-year-olds from Omicron’s peak shows vaccination’s protective power. With boosters recommended, learn how one doctor talks with parents.

Prevention & Wellness
Marcus Christopher Griffith, MD
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Q&A: How this Black doctor fights COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

AMA member Marcus Christopher Griffith, MD, says community ties are key to helping patients get themselves and loved ones vaccinated.

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Health System Spotlight
KY Governor Andy Beshear Watches as Dr Jason Smith Recieves a Vaccination
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Need to build trust to spur vaccination, says Kentucky’s top doctor

COVID-19 has stretched Kentucky hospitals to 130% capacity. Badgering the vaccine-hesitant won’t work, says state’s public health commissioner.

Infectious Diseases
Female patient and physician talking during a patient visit, both wearing masks
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4 Min Read

How to have crucial conversations with vaccine-hesitant patients

When speaking with patients who are reluctant to be vaccinated against COVID-19, stop playing the numbers game. Keep calm and tell real stories.

Prevention & Wellness
Man wearing a mask gets a vaccine from a health worker
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4 Min Read

AMA president: How Delta variant redoubles vaccination’s importance

The FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine ought to be a turning point in helping hesitant patients get vaccinated.

Infectious Diseases
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12 Min Read

Jordan Tralins works to address young adults' vaccine hesitancy [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by combating vaccine misinformation on college campuses.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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12 Min Read

Jordan Tralins works to address young adults' vaccine hesitancy

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by combating vaccine misinformation on college campuses.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Angel M. Johnson, MD, MPH, and Jawauna T. Stewart, MD
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4 Min Read

Clinic offering incentives for patients and staff to get vaccination

Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg Clinic is seeing if cash incentives can motivate patients to overcome hesitancy and get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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12 Min Read

Asif Ishaque, MD, addresses vaccine hesitancy in Flint, Michigan [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing vaccine hesitancy in Flint, Michigan.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast