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AMA statement on additional vaccines for some immunocompromised people

CDC data shows that some immunocompromised patients lack the antibodies needed to fight COVID-19 infection.

Press Releases
Person receiving vaccine
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4 Min Read

Why immunocompromised patients should get third mRNA COVID-19 shot

Nearly 3% of Americans have weakened immune systems and don’t get enough protection from the two-dose regimens. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 9, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 vaccine boosters, Delta variant surging, CDC recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women, Biden urges Congress to address high drug prices.

Publications & Newsletters
Teenager receiving vaccine
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4 Min Read

D.C. law letting teens choose COVID-19 vaccination should stand

AMA joins others to file brief backing 2020 law that allows minors capable of informed consent to make the lifesaving medical decision for themselves.

Judicial Advocacy
Patient receiving a vaccine
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4 Min Read

Reaching the unvaccinated can start in the physician’s office

Former CDC Director Thomas Frieden, MD, MPH, explains what schools, health care organizations and workplaces can do to boost COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 2, 2021

In the news: Delta variant and COVID-19 vaccinations, 70% of U.S. adults have one dose of COVID vaccine, Delta variant spread, +200M COVID-19 cases worldwide.

Publications & Newsletters
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11 Min Read

Claire Hannan, MPH, on role of immunization managers during pandemic [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing what physicians need to know about immunization efforts.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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11 Min Read

Claire Hannan, MPH, on role of immunization managers during pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing what physicians need to know about immunization efforts.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Angel M. Johnson, MD, MPH, and Jawauna T. Stewart, MD
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4 Min Read

Clinic offering incentives for patients and staff to get vaccination

Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg Clinic is seeing if cash incentives can motivate patients to overcome hesitancy and get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight