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AMA statement on CDC changes to website on autism and vaccines

Despite recent changes to the CDC website, an abundance of evidence from decades of scientific studies shows no link between vaccines and autism.

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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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How to answer patients' questions about vaccinations

With the increase in conflicting information about vaccines, some patients may be confused about how to keep their families and themselves healthy. Find helpful PDF resources for physicians and patients.

Prevention & Wellness
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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.

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Measles misinformation, new long COVID-19 symptom studies, plus childhood antibiotics and gut health [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in long COVID studies and the measles outbreak.

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AMA Update for April 30, 2025: Measles misinformation, new long COVID-19 symptom studies, plus childhood antibiotics and gut health
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Measles misinformation, new long COVID-19 symptom studies, plus childhood antibiotics and gut health

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in long COVID studies and the measles outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Combating vaccine misinformation saves lives

Federal health officials have a compelling interest to counteract medical misinformation spread through social media and other means.

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Leadership
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Why feds had compelling interest to act on vaccine disinformation

Physician organizations tell U.S. Supreme Court that the government had a compelling reason to act on COVID-19 vaccine disinformation: Saving lives.

Judicial Advocacy
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Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, on misinformation, rebuilding patient trust and good health care marketing [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn how to use digital platforms to stop the spread of misinformation.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, on misinformation, rebuilding patient trust and good health care marketing

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn how to use digital platforms to stop the spread of misinformation.

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Physician Health
AMA Update