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AMA endorses guidelines for vaccine mandates and credentials

We can reach herd immunity with a robust public campaign, respecting patients’ autonomy and minimizing disproportional burdens on marginalized communities.

Press Releases
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N.Y. court: Vaccine requirements don’t abridge religious freedom

A 2019 law is upheld by a New York appellate court. Learn how the AMA’s amicus brief helped the court reach its conclusion in favor of public health.

Judicial Advocacy
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Vaccine passports: Benefits, challenges and ethical concerns [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 the use of vaccine passports.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Vaccine passports: Benefits, challenges and ethical concerns

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 use of vaccine passports.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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AMA amends ethical guidance on physician immunizations

New changes outline precautions for non-immunized physicians to protect patients and colleagues.

Press Releases
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Oct. 23, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

How stronger vaccine mandates improve public health in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How stronger vaccine mandates improve public health

In an amicus brief, the AMA Litigation Center explains how herd immunity relies on everyone who can safely receive a vaccine getting the vaccination.

Judicial Advocacy
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COVID-19 vaccine mandates: What physicians should know

Learn whether vaccine mandates will pass legal muster and what measures could be taken, short of such mandates, to encourage immunization against SARS-CoV-2.

Infectious Diseases
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In age of pandemics, how tough should vaccine mandates get?

Governments have various reasons for mandating vaccination. The AMA Journal of Ethics explores the preconditions and justifications.

Prevention & Wellness