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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the newest research on Omicron

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the newest research on Omicron and COVID-19 treatments.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about breakthrough COVID infections

The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has led to more fully vaccinated patients acquiring COVID-19. Learn why that happens and how boosters help.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
4 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the first COVID-19 vaccine and first mRNA to receive full FDA approval and is being marketed as Comirnaty.

Infectious Diseases
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COVID-19 vaccines: Moderna

Moderna received emergency use authorization (EUA) by the FDA for their mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 on Dec. 20, 2020.

Infectious Diseases
3 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccines: Janssen/Johnson & Johnson

The Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (J&J) SARS-CoV-2 viral vector vaccine is the third COVID-19 vaccine authorized by FDA to help prevent more severe COVID-19 outcomes, including hospitalizations and death.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

Unvaccinated kids at much higher risk of severe MIS-C outcomes

New research sheds light on the protective benefits afforded to children by COVID-19 vaccination. Omicron brings urgency to need for booster doses.

Population Health
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about the COVID-19 Omicron variant

The quick speed of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant’s spread has left many patients with questions. One infectious disease physician aims to clear things up.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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2 Min Read

AMA statement on Supreme Court opinions on COVID-19 vaccination and testing

AMA weighs in as Supreme Court allowing CMS vaccine requirement to move forward and halts OSHA vaccination and testing requirements.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccine boosters for adolescents: What doctors need to know

Adolescents 12–15 who got the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are now eligible for a booster five months after their second shot. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Health