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Q&A: Ochsner PI takes you inside coronavirus vaccine trials

Julia Garcia-Diaz, MD, is principal investigator for two COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials at Ochsner Health. Learn about the race for lifesaving vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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La AMA, socios promueven vacuna contra la gripe durante la pandemia

El Ad Council, la AMA, la CDC y la Fundación de los CDC anunciaron hoy una nueva campaña contra la influenza.

Press Releases
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Mira Irons, MD, looks at factors driving the latest growth in new cases

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 the latest numbers across the nation and the world and insights on vaccine development.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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AMA, CDC, Ad Council urge flu vaccination amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many Americans undecided about flu vaccine, experts warn a severe flu season during COVID-19 could be devastating.

Press Releases
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AMA statement on framework for equitable COVID-19 vaccine allocation

The principles outlined in the framework released today are grounded in science and align with the fundamental values of medicine.

Press Releases
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Oct. 2, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on COVID-19 vaccine development: New AMA webinar series starts next week

COVID-19 vaccine development: New AMA webinar series starts next week in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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6 things doctors can do to boost flu vaccination among children

The flu vaccine can help prevent dreaded “twindemic” of influenza, COVID-19 this winter. AMA member Gregory Blaschke, MD, outlines keys to follow.

Infectious Diseases
Anthony S. Fauci, MD
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Dr. Fauci: Why FDA’s coronavirus vaccine review will be politics-free

Anthony S. Fauci, MD, details the layers of independent analysis involved in the review and approval of any vaccine to protect against SARS-CoV-2.

Infectious Diseases
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COVID-19 vaccine mandates: What physicians should know

Learn whether vaccine mandates will pass legal muster and what measures could be taken, short of such mandates, to encourage immunization against SARS-CoV-2.

Infectious Diseases