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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.

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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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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.

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AMA Update for Nov. 6, 2024: New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns
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New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns

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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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
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 14, 2024

In the news: FDA reconsiders tirzepatide decision, House majority urges Medicare physician pay reform, Novavax COVID-19/influenza trial paused and more.

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8 things doctors wish patients knew about flu vaccines

The flu season, which runs from October through May, can be severe. But getting the influenza vaccine can help reduce the risk of severe outcomes.

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AMA Update for Sept. 4, 2024: CDC COVID-19 vaccine guidelines: When is the new COVID vaccine coming out in 2024?
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CDC COVID-19 vaccine guidelines: When is the new COVID vaccine coming out in 2024?

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the CDC COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for 2024.

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CDC COVID-19 vaccine guidelines: When is the new COVID vaccine coming out in 2024? [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the CDC COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for 2024.

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Mpox news, CDC RSV vaccine for adults, COVID summer surge and the end of free COVID vaccines [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in mpox, RSV, COVID and more.

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