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AMA Update for Oct. 16, 2024: When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes (index only)
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When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the flu vaccine and the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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10 Min Read

When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the flu vaccine and the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Ad Council, AMA, and CDC urge Americans to “Play Defense Against Flu”

New PSAs remind audiences to receive annual flu shot to protect themselves and their communities from the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications.

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8 things doctors wish patients knew about flu vaccines

The flu season, which runs from October through May, can be severe. But getting the influenza vaccine can help reduce the risk of severe outcomes.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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How physicians can prep for COVID-19, flu, RSV this season

Stock up early, says CDC’s Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, who gives the rundown on vaccine-release dates, eligibility and strategies to encourage vaccination. 

Prevention & Wellness
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Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the whooping cough outbreak, flu vaccines and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Sept. 25, 2024: Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024
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Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the whooping cough outbreak, flu vaccines and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Updated 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccines: who should get them—and when

The updated vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months old and up. Learn about dosage timing and the differences between vaccine platforms. 

Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update for Sept. 11, 2024: Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout
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Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in bird flu, mpox and COVID vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update