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AMA statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

ACIP recommendation is another major step toward vaccinating millions of people across the country.

Press Releases
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How inequities are surfacing in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Vaccines offer hope amid this pandemic’s deeply inequitable impact. Find out why more data is needed on race, ethnicity and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Health Equity
Peter Hotez, MD, PhD
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How a decade of coronavirus research paved way for COVID-19 vaccines

The safe and effective coronavirus vaccines being administered to millions didn’t emerge from whole cloth, explains vaccine researcher Peter Hotez, MD, PhD.

Infectious Diseases
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Feb. 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges Biden Administration to include physician offices in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plans and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Physicians provide key voice in building vaccine confidence

Many people have questions about COVID-19 vaccines. That’s a good thing, because physicians have answers. Learn more with the AMA.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Patient receiving a vaccine
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3 tips to tackle COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black patients

43% of Black Americans prefer to “wait and see” before getting vaccinated. Learn how physicians can have effective conversations on the issue.

Infectious Diseases
Repeated vials and syringes
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How to get COVID-19 vaccines in arms efficiently: Plan, communicate

Washington Permanente Medical Group vaccinated 47,000 against COVID-19 in eight weeks. Learn more with the AMA about their successful effort.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Mira Irons, MD, on the impact on vaccine distribution due to weather conditions

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing 500,000 deaths in the U.S., disruption to vaccine distribution and more on Dr. Iron's weekly clinical update.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Coronavirus herd immunity will take team effort, says Dr. Fauci

Vaccines should protect against COVID-19 variants, but achieving herd immunity will require quick vaccine rollout and maintaining public health measures.

Infectious Diseases