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Measles resources

Stay informed with news and resources on measles, including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more.

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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.

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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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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Pertussis (whooping cough) resources

Stay informed with news and resources on pertussis (whooping cough), including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more. 

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Dengue resources

Stay informed with news and resources on dengue, including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more.

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AMA Update for April 29, 2025: ACIP news: Measles cases, new meningococcal vaccine, chikungunya and RSV vaccine recommendations
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ACIP news: Measles cases, new meningococcal vaccine, chikungunya and RSV vaccine recommendations

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest ACIP news and vaccine recommendations.

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ACIP news: Measles cases, new meningococcal vaccine, chikungunya and RSV vaccine recommendations [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest ACIP news and vaccine recommendations.

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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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What doctors wish patients knew about pertussis

Also called whooping cough, pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection. Alyssa Kuban, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics shares more.

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