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500,000 lost to COVID-19, but pandemic’s end is now within reach

The pandemic fight can feel never-ending, but vaccination and continued mask-wearing offer new hope to save lives.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 15, 2021

The news: Admin. rolls back Medicaid work requirements, expands COVID testing, pledges $4B to Covax. Also, MIS-C cases in U.S., AMA removes founder name from annual awards.

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Answers to 3 big questions on new coronavirus variants, vaccines

AMA member and vaccine expert Paul Offit, MD, details what physicians should know about COVID-19 vaccination and highly mutant forms of SARS-CoV-2.

Infectious Diseases
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Paul Minardi, MD, on effective planning for vaccine distribution [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 distribution and administration at the Washington Permanente Medical Group in Seattle.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Tips for speaking with colleagues about COVID-19 vaccination

Health professionals who have seen firsthand the devastation caused by COVID-19 may be hesitant to get vaccinated. A physician expert helps address this hesitancy.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 8, 2021

In the news: DPA used to expand PPE and other supplies, variants raise new reinfection concerns, new CDC mask guidance, U.S. purchased 200M doses of COVID vaccine.

Publications & Newsletters
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Paul Offit, MD, talks new vaccines & when kids will be vaccinated [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 when kids will be vaccinated and new vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Importance of COVID vaccine during pregnancy & breast feeding

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 COVID-19 vaccine guidance for pregnancy and breast feeding.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Physicians, nurses, hospitals to America: This is our shot

27% are reluctant get vaccinated against COVID-19, which has killed 450,000 Americans. AMA, ANA, AHA say: When it’s your turn, roll up your sleeve.

Infectious Diseases