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4 Min Read

5 key terms future doctors must know to counter COVID-19 “infodemic”

What’s the difference between misinformation and disinformation? Learn that and other essentials to fight the falsehoods that are endangering lives.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA statement on ACIP recommending adding COVID vaccines to VFC program

At today’s ACIP meeting, the extensive data presented once again showed the COVID vaccines are remarkably safe and effective at preventing severe COVID outcomes.

Press Releases
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Bivalent boosters for kids, long COVID study, monkeypox decline & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bivalent boosters for kids and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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9 Min Read

Bivalent boosters for kids, long COVID study, monkeypox decline & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bivalent boosters for kids and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Ashish Jha, MD, MPH
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4 Min Read

Dr. Jha: How to stop coming winter wave of respiratory illnesses

White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha, MD, MPH, outlines doctors’ critical role in helping to boost uptake of bivalent vaccine doses.

Infectious Diseases
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12 Min Read

First flu season with no COVID-19 requirements: Answer patient FAQs

With masks off and bivalent booster vaccine uptake sluggish, fall and winter could bring a surge of COVID-19 and flu cases. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases
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6 Min Read

Ad Council, AMA y CDC lanzan campaña "Vacúnate contra la Influenza"

Anuncios de servicio público destacan que vacunarse contra la influenza reduce el riesgo de contraer la enfermedad y protege a sus seres queridos.

Press Releases
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12 Min Read

COVID boosters, flu season and the Ebola outbreak with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about COVID boosters, flu season and the Ebola outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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5 Min Read

Ad Council, AMA, CDC urge vaccinations with “Get My Flu Shot” campaign

PSAs highlight how flu shot is best way to reduce risk from flu and its potentially serious complications, protect loved ones and enjoy the holiday season.

Press Releases