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What doctors want patients to know about family immunizations

Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Two infectious diseases physicians discuss the key role they should play for the loved ones in your family.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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AMA statement on CDC’s hepatitis B birth dose decision

Roll back fuels vaccine confusion and doubt, reverses progress against preventable deaths.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 8, 2025

In the news: Changes to federal vaccine recommendations, GLP-1s and obesity-related cancer risk, uterine fibroids may raise heart disease risk and more.

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AMA statement on ACIP meeting

ACIP’s vote to weaken birth-dose recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccine is reckless and undermines decades of public confidence in a proven, lifesaving vaccine

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 1, 2025

In the news: The latest on GLP-1 recommendations and risks, shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risks and more. 

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8 Min Read

Medical students can help change minds on flu vaccination

The influenza season is well underway, but medical students can make an impact with their personal advocacy.

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Infectious Diseases
Succeeding in Medical School
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AMA statement on CDC changes to website on autism and vaccines

Despite recent changes to the CDC website, an abundance of evidence from decades of scientific studies shows no link between vaccines and autism.

Press Releases
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AMA urges vaccination in advance of respiratory virus season

AMA encourages everyone to stay up to date with their vaccinations to help lower the risk of severe illness from respiratory viruses.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 6, 2025

In the news: Osteoporosis risk awareness, caveat on CDC COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, states brace for fall bird flu surge and more.

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