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Health care worker vaccinating a young teen at Oak Grove High School, Hattiesburg Clinic Community Vaccination Program
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COVID-19 vaccination: 1-on-1 talks can still work, says pediatrician

On masks and vaccination, persistence pays off for Hattiesburg, Mississippi, pediatrician and AMA member Anita S. Henderson, MD.

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Infectious Diseases
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Marcus Christopher Griffith, MD
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Q&A: How this Black doctor fights COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

AMA member Marcus Christopher Griffith, MD, says community ties are key to helping patients get themselves and loved ones vaccinated.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
Kathy Hochul, New York governor
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Why doctors back state COVID-19 vaccine mandates for health care

Physicians strongly support New York’s new COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 27, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 booster rollout, lead levels in children’s blood, health insurance competition, COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant people, surprise medical bills.

Publications & Newsletters
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What you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

Learn more about what physicians need to know about COVID-19 vaccines with Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Infectious Diseases
Close up of syringe with vaccine and health professional giving patient a shot
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4 keys for doctors to know on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster

No, patients can’t mix and match vaccines. AMA liaison to CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices sets record straight on that and more.

Infectious Diseases
Person rolling up T-shirt sleeve to get a vaccine from a health professional
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COVID-19 not the only condition for which many go unvaccinated

Over 75% of adults are missing at least one routinely recommended vaccine. Doctors and others can play a big role in changing that picture.

Infectious Diseases
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses booster rollout and mask studies [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 vaccine booster rollout and more.

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AMA Update Podcast
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AHA, AMA, ANA praise COVID booster access for health care professionals

Leading U.S. medical, nursing, health organizations applaud the recent actions of the FDA and CDC to allow health care professionals access to Pfizer vaccine booster.

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