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Howard Bauchner, MD, discusses the latest research about antibodies and 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 the decline in new cases and deaths across the U.S. that's being attributed to additional public health programs.

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Infectious Diseases
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FDA’s SARS-CoV-2 vaccine review needs major dose of transparency

With vaccine hesitancy at an all-time high, the FDA must provide “utmost level of transparency” on how they’ll vet vaccine candidates for safety, efficacy.

Infectious Diseases
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Aug. 28, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on AMA asks FDA for increased transparency with physicians on COVID-19 vaccine development

FDA for increased transparency with physicians on COVID-19 vaccine development in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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AMA strongly urges FDA transparency in COVID-19 vaccine development

To help physicians promote vaccine confidence, we must start now to provide information, education, and transparency around the FDA’s process.

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Health care worker and patient
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Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel: “Bottleneck” issues ahead for COVID-19 vaccine

The renowned health policy and medical ethics expert details the challenges to expect if a safe, effective SARS-CoV-2 vaccine earns approval.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA opposes HHS move to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

The AMA opposes a new HHS declaration that permits pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer vaccines to children between three and 18 years old.

Scope of Practice
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AMA opposes expanding pharmacists’ ability to provide child vaccines

We urge HHS to reconsider the negative health repercussions of funneling children away from their primary care physicians and rescind this declaration.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 10, 2020

In the news: Young adults with COVID-19 may take weeks to recover, review finds U.S. vaccines are safe and more.

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FDA chief updates doctors on COVID-19 tests, treatments, vaccines

In a call with physicians, FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, MD, offered some clues about what’s in the pipeline.

Infectious Diseases