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Jan 29, 2021 ·
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FDA Director Peter Marks, MD, PhD, discusses COVID-19 vaccine safety & delivery

On Jan. 29, 2021, the AMA hosted the fifth webinar in the "COVID-19: What physicians need to know" series, focusing on COVID-19 vaccine delivery. Learn more.

Events
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Mira Irons, MD, reviews COVID variants and the latest on vaccines

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 variants and the latest on vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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New hope for fixing supply chain problems on PPE, tests, vaccines

For months, the AMA called for use of the Defense Production Act to meet the nation’s health supply needs. Now that is starting to happen.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 25, 2021

In the news: Allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines, two new COVID-19 variants detected in U.S., schools and coronavirus transmission.

Publications & Newsletters
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Tracie Collins, MD, discusses vaccine distribution in New Mexico

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 how New Mexico is handling COVID-19 vaccine allocation and distribution.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Use this COVID-19 vaccine script when patients call

Physician practices are getting overwhelmed by patient calls about COVID-19 vaccines. An AMA template can help staff properly respond.

Infectious Diseases
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How to help your patients avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams

As people await their COVID-19 vaccinations, some may become targets of scams. Learn more with the AMA about the warning signs.

Infectious Diseases
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How physicians can boost COVID-19 vaccination at local level

Doctors have a huge role in getting millions of patients vaccinated. Learn how they are meeting the nation’s biggest public health challenge.in 100 years.

Infectious Diseases
People wait in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site
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3 ways physicians can help combat COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, and other physicians identify what’s driving vaccine hesitancy and how to help patients overcome it.

Infectious Diseases