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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
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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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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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COVID-19 vaccines: What FDA sees in latest data on boosters, kids

The FDA’s Peter Marks, MD, PhD, weighs in on boosters’ efficacy against the Delta variant and what’s coming next on vaccination for children under 5.

Infectious Diseases
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COVID-19 vaccine for kids: How we know it’s safe

Learn what clinical trials in 5–11-year-olds demonstrated about the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine’s safety and effectiveness.

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
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4 keys for doctors to know on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster

No, patients can’t mix and match vaccines. AMA liaison to CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices sets record straight on that and more.

Infectious Diseases
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Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses boosters and the latest vaccine safety data [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing boosters and the latest vaccine safety data.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses boosters and the latest vaccine safety data

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing boosters and the latest vaccine safety data.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update