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What doctors wish patients knew about family immunizations

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RSV vaccines: Questions patients may have and how to answer

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season often starts in the fall and peaks in winter. RSV vaccines are available to help reduce risk for severe illness.

Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about bacterial meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is not common, but it is a medical emergency. Jeffrey Silvers, MD, an infectious diseases physician at Sutter Health, shares more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs with severity that should not be underestimated. Abdul M. Khan, MD, a pulmonologist at Ochsner Health, shares more.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Listen and learn with the AMA’s top podcast episodes

AMA podcasts help physicians and medical students stay updated on the go. Catch up with some of our most popular episodes. 

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

With the new year approaching, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to health in 2025 and beyond.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 9, 2024

In the news: Life expectancy in U.S., EPA ban on carcinogens in everyday items, flu vaccinations among kids, USPSTF on cervical cancer screening and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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USDA milk testing, raw milk recall, plus new flu treatment study and the current COVID variant [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about milk safety and more.

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Prevention & Wellness
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AMA Update for Dec. 11, 2024: USDA milk testing, raw milk recall, plus new flu treatment study and the current COVID variant (index only)
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USDA milk testing, raw milk recall, plus new flu treatment study and the current COVID variant

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about milk safety and more.

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Prevention & Wellness
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 2, 2024

In the news: Public health experts sound alarm on low vaccination rates, 30% of drugstores closed over a decade, leaded gasoline linked to psychiatric disorders and more.

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