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2024 Mpox news, bird flu raw milk dangers and CDC vaccine recommendations for travel to Saudi Arabia [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest news on mpox, bird flu and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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3 Min Read

Veto upholds West Virginia’s strong vaccine requirements

Gov. Justice’s move—coming amid measles outbreaks and after urging from medical experts—will help keep up the state’s high immunization rates.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

Are you up to date on COVID-19 vaccine, isolation guidance?

Despite public fatigue, COVID-19 is still a thing. With SARS-CoV-2 still circulating, here’s who needs another COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Infectious Diseases
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Combating vaccine misinformation saves lives

Federal health officials have a compelling interest to counteract medical misinformation spread through social media and other means.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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11 Min Read

New study on colon cancer bacteria, recent measles outbreak, MMR vaccine dose and U.S. life expectancy [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics. Learn more about why measles is on the rise and a possible link between dental plaque and colon cancer.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for March 25, 2024: New study on colon cancer bacteria, recent measles outbreak, MMR vaccine dose and U.S. life expectancy
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11 Min Read

New study on colon cancer bacteria, recent measles outbreak, MMR vaccine dose and U.S. life expectancy

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics. Learn more about why measles is on the rise and a possible link between dental plaque and colon cancer.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 18, 2024

In the news: Dramatic rise in measles cases, COVID-19 vaccines and post-infection cardiovascular risks, 1 in 10 children diagnosed with ADHD and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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2 Min Read

AMA urges public to get vaccinated amid growing measles outbreaks

Reminds physicians to educate patients on measles signs and symptoms, discuss safety and efficacy of vaccines, and health risks associated with non-vaccination.

Press Releases
AMA Update for March 15, 2024: COVID pandemic turns 4, Paxlovid and measles outbreak news, plus MMR shot & RSV vaccine for babies
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12 Min Read

COVID pandemic turns 4, Paxlovid and measles outbreak news, plus MMR shot & RSV vaccine for babies

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the fourth anniversary COVID-19 pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update