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AMA statement on CDC’s hepatitis B birth dose decision

Roll back fuels vaccine confusion and doubt, reverses progress against preventable deaths.

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Advancing public health

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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AMA statement on ACIP meeting

ACIP’s vote to weaken birth-dose recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccine is reckless and undermines decades of public confidence in a proven, lifesaving vaccine

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Latest ACIP move is dangerous to the nation’s health

Administration must reconsider plans to exclude physician liaisons from dozens of organizations who have long provided unbiased, expert input.

Prevention & Wellness
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Statement from ACIP Medical Association Liaisons on ouster from vaccine review

Deeply disappointed and alarmed by medical association liaisons being barred from reviewing evidence, informing vaccine recommendations to help ensure safety of U.S. vaccine program.

Press Releases
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Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about pertussis, treatment for whooping cough symptoms and more.

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AMA Update for May 19, 2025: Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children
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Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about pertussis, treatment for whooping cough symptoms and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Signs point the way to measles testing at the Seminole Hospital District
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2nd U.S. measles death, rising cases spark call for vaccination

Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles. With dozens hospitalized in multiple states, the AMA’s president urges vaccination. 

Infectious Diseases
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6 reasons patients avoid flu vaccination

Concerns about safety and effectiveness are among the justifications patients offer to avoid getting a flu shot. Here is how physicians can respond.

Infectious Diseases
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New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new ACIP recommendations for COVID, RSV and more.

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AMA Update Podcast