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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
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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
Medical workers wheel a deceased patient on a stretcher behind a privacy screen
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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.

Publications & Newsletters
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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
Health care workers in conversation
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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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