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Flu, COVID-19, RSV immunizations: What to know this respiratory virus season

Family doctors, ob-gyns, pediatricians and other physicians advise on protecting yourself and loved ones during the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season.

Prevention & Wellness

Respiratory vaccines CME

Understand the latest research on respiratory vaccines and how vaccines remain one of the best tools physicians have to protect patient health. 

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What doctors want patients to know about flu vaccines

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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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 31, 2026

In the news: Brain aneurysms in healthy adults, health impacts of social media, updated respiratory virus season vaccine guidelines and more.

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Vaccine recommendations

Find the latest medical society recommendations on respiratory virus vaccines, including seasonal flu, RSV and COVID-19.

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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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Doctors united on respiratory virus vaccine recommendations

Following extensive evidence review, leading physician organizations offer their advice to help stop influenza, RSV and COVID-19 this respiratory virus season.  

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA, Vaccine Integrity Project unveil independent vaccine evidence review

Latest evidence finds no new safety concerns in comparative studies, and informs 2026-27 medical society recommendations for respiratory virus season.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 17, 2026

In the news: COVID numbers climb across U.S., some physical activity could raise dementia risk, kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit record high and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 10, 2026

In the news: Executive order calls for fewer childhood vaccines, menopausal hormone therapy my help prevent Alzheimer's, prescription drug prices drop and more.

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AMA statement on executive order changing childhood vaccine schedule

Altering a proven vaccination schedule without credible evidence risks weakening public confidence and putting children’s health at risk.

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