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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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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 10, 2022

In the news: Updates on COVID booster doses, Omicron hospitalizations surge, Supreme Court ruling on vaccine mandates and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

Vaccine requirement upheld, but only in health care facilities

In halting OSHA’s vaccine-or-test rule, Supreme Court stays attempt to protect estimated 84.2 million American workers from COVID-19.

Judicial Advocacy
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10 Min Read

Leonard Nelson, JD, on how vaccine mandate rulings impact physicians [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 the Supreme Court's decisions on vaccine mandates.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update Podcast
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11 Min Read

Leonard Nelson, JD, on how vaccine mandate rulings impact physicians

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the Supreme Court's decisions on vaccine mandates.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
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2 Min Read

AMA statement on Supreme Court opinions on COVID-19 vaccination and testing

AMA weighs in as Supreme Court allowing CMS vaccine requirement to move forward and halts OSHA vaccination and testing requirements.

Press Releases
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AMA announces CPT update for third dose of Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine

New code effective immediately for expanded primary dose series in children ages 5 to 11.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccine boosters for adolescents: What doctors need to know

Adolescents 12–15 who got the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are now eligible for a booster five months after their second shot. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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13 Min Read

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses updated booster recs for teens and more [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 updated booster recommendations for teens.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast