Topic in Focus: Vaccine Hesitancy

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FDA’s vaccine efforts expand to developing public confidence

Traditionally, the FDA’s role has been to ensure vaccines are safe and effective. A new role involves boosting public confidence in its approval process.

Infectious Diseases
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Prioritizing Equity video series: COVID-19 Vaccine & Equitable Distribution

In the AMA's first Prioritizing Equity panel of 2021, leaders in health justice discuss strategies for equity in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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3 ways physicians can help combat COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, and other physicians identify what’s driving vaccine hesitancy and how to help patients overcome it.

Infectious Diseases
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Physician tips on how to talk to patients about vaccines

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing tips for physicians on how to talk to patients about vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Jan 19, 2021 ·
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Marie Brown, MD, discusses vaccination hesitancy

The COVID pandemic has not changed the crucial conversations to have with patients about vaccines. Understanding why vaccine hesitancy exists is the first step toward increasing acceptance.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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AMA's president and president-elect discuss AMA's goals for 2021

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing AMA's priorities for 2021, the outlook for the pandemic, and initiatives to support patients and physicians.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, MHS
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How to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black patients

The first step is to reckon with the U.S. medical system’s ugly and racist history. Learn more with the AMA about the way forward.

Infectious Diseases
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Physicians will play key role building trust in COVID-19 vaccine

AMA is here to help you answer patients’ vaccine questions as you urge them to keep following the three W’s to limit SARS-CoV-2’s deadly spread.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Susan Bailey, MD, explains trust in coronavirus vaccine starts with transparency

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the development and testing of the COVID-19 vaccine with AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update