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What to know about coadministration of flu and COVID-19 vaccines

As the influenza season begins, there may be a need to administer two or more vaccines at the same clinic visit. Here is what doctors need to know.

Infectious Diseases
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No COVID-19 vaccination, no care? Why that’s the wrong path

Physicians generally are obligated to care for patients, no matter their vaccination status. Learn about guidance from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics.

Ethics
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 13, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 vaccines effective, no credible data on booster shots, administration to distribute monoclonal antibodies, obesity rates are rising.

Publications & Newsletters
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Can physicians decline unvaccinated patients?

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidance for physicians on seeing patients who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19.

Infectious Diseases
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How to have crucial conversations with vaccine-hesitant patients

When speaking with patients who are reluctant to be vaccinated against COVID-19, stop playing the numbers game. Keep calm and tell real stories.

Prevention & Wellness
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Biden's push for vaccine mandates [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 push for vaccine mandates.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Biden's push for vaccine mandates

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 push for vaccine mandates.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Nearly 250 new CPT codes in store for 2022

The AMA’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set incorporates 24 vaccine-specific codes, among many other changes. Learn what’s new for 2022.

CPT®
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 6, 2021

In the news: U.S. booster plan, medical journals against climate change, concern over COVID-19 in fall, Biden announces COVID vaccine mandate, FDA delay on e-cig decision.

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