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Must physicians disclose personal health information to patients?

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics gives guidance to physicians on disclosing vaccination status.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA announces CPT update for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Provisional codes assigned to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

Press Releases
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on vaccination for pregnant people

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 urgent call for pregnant people to get vaccinated.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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
Health System Spotlight
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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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
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