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2022 Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates
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AMA details plan to stop the public health “infodemic”

Disinformation spread by health professionals made the pandemic worse. Delegates back boards having the authority to take disciplinary action.

Prevention & Wellness
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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility

There has been widespread misinformation circulating about COVID-19 vaccination and fertility. Three physicians took time to provide clarity.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA applauds Surgeon General effort to stop COVID-19 misinformation

Throughout the pandemic, the AMA has called out misinformation that has contributed to medical distrust.

Press Releases
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Stopping misinformation, restoring trust are steps on same journey

Misinformation related to COVID-19, and the profound loss of trust in subject-matter experts, continue to pose dire threats to public health.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Dr. Hotez on what feeds vaccine refusal: “Anti-science aggression”

COVID-19 misinformation deters millions from vaccination. AMA member Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, calls it anti-science aggression. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases
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Flow of damaging COVID-19 disinformation must end now

The spread of pandemic-related falsehoods poses tremendous risks to the health of our patients, and to the credibility of physicians as trusted sources of information.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Graphic of a person pushing blocks or cubes spelling out the word "FACT" over the word "FAKE"
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Collaboration needed to end spread of public health misinformation

The AMA will work with other health-professional societies to stop disinformation’s harmful spread—patients’ lives and health are at stake.

Prevention & Wellness
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5 Min Read

6 ways doctors can use their voices to help science get heard

On TV and social media, in churches and in the community, physicians must help tell the truth on COVID-19 vaccination, the pandemic and more. Learn how.

Infectious Diseases
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No, the COVID-19 vaccines don’t affect fertility

Concerns about fertility, pregnancy are among the six myths and misconceptions that hold patients back from vaccination. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases