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What doctors wish patients knew about family immunizations

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When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the flu vaccine and the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.

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Ad Council, AMA, and CDC urge Americans to “Play Defense Against Flu”

New PSAs remind audiences to receive annual flu shot to protect themselves and their communities from the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications.

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AMA Update for Oct. 9, 2024: More cases of bird flu in California, new avian flu testing, Rwanda Marburg virus outbreak update
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More cases of bird flu in California, new avian flu testing, Rwanda Marburg virus outbreak update

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new avian flu testing and more.

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More cases of bird flu in California, new avian flu testing, Rwanda Marburg virus outbreak update [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new avian flu testing and more.

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8 things doctors wish patients knew about flu vaccines

The 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 Wish Patients Knew™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 30, 2024

In the news: The growing threat of ransomware, largest pertussis outbreak in a decade, RSV prevention, Americans’ inflammatory diets and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 23, 2024

In the news: First FDA-approved at-home flu test, undiagnosed iron deficiencies, free COVID tests, Medicare pay for “age-friendly” medical care and more.

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What doctors wish older adults knew to manage their health

As we age, health and well-being needs change. Learn from AMA member physicians about some priorities that older adult patients should keep in mind. 

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How physicians can prep for COVID-19, flu, RSV this season

Stock up early, says CDC’s Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, who gives the rundown on vaccine-release dates, eligibility and strategies to encourage vaccination. 

Prevention & Wellness