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A simpler approach for a hard task: getting adults vaccinated

The 2019 adult immunization schedule gets a makeover aimed at helping physicians tell at a glance what their adult patients need to maximize their protection.

Prevention & Wellness
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How to get patients on board with immunization

Vaccine-preventable diseases kill 50,000 adults each year. Find out how to address patients’ fears and overcome other barriers to get them immunized.

Prevention & Wellness
Marie T. Brown, MD, and team, an internal medicine specialist at Rush University Medical Center.
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Teamwork, empathic approach help clinic double vaccination rate

With flu season getting underway, find out how this Midwestern primary care practice mastered the task of adult immunization.

Prevention & Wellness
Vector image of physician explaining vaccinations.
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6 steps for practices to improve adult vaccination rates

Practices of all types can follow easy steps to overcome financial, administrative hurdles and protect their adult patients from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA backs evidence-based vaccine policy, opposes new commission

Delegates also take actions to address the rising incidence of myopia, lead poisoning and ocular burns from liquid laundry packets.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA's new policies — which includes continued support of vaccine policy in the U.S. — were approved during the voting session of the AMA’s Annual Meeting.

Press Releases
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AMA statement on reports of new commission on vaccine safety

The AMA is concerned that a new commission on vaccine safety would adversely impact parental decision-making and immunization practices

Press Releases
Hand in surgical glove holds HPV vaccine.
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For HPV vaccine uptake, communication style makes a difference

HPV vaccination coverage is stubbornly low. A study indicates a change in how the vaccine is recommended to patients’ parents can improve its initiation.

Infectious Diseases
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From MOC to vaccines: Top 10 stories from AMA Annual Meeting

A new maintenance of certification (MOC) policy, GME funding, and exemptions from vaccinations were among the top stories from the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting