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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
Health care worker putting bandage on young person's arm after vaccination
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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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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
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Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses updated booster recs for teens and more

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing updated booster recommendations for teens.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 3, 2022

In the news: CDC quarantine protocol, Pfizer booster for 12-15-year-olds, U.S. reports 1M+ new COVID infections, administration urged to adopt new pandemic strategy.

Publications & Newsletters
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AMA urges COVID-19 booster for newly eligible children and teens

AMA applauds the CDC and ACIP’s recommendation to expand use of a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children and teens age 12 and older.

Press Releases
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What is a COVID-19 booster dose?

AMA has news, FAQs, videos and more on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. Learn more about booster shots and ways to protect against COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
Health Care Definitions
COVID-19 vaccine card
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Vaccination is our best chance to end the pandemic

Universal vaccination of health workers is fully aligned with our obligation to place the health and safety of our patients above all other considerations.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA urges SCOTUS to preserve OSHA vaccination, testing requirement

AMA filed a brief today urging the Supreme Court to reject challenges and preserve OSHA vaccine recommendations.

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