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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 8, 2020

In the news: Flu vaccine takes on new urgency, significant delivery delays for prescription drugs and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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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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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 24, 2020

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

Publications & Newsletters
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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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CDC director: Push is on to vaccinate 65% of Americans against flu

The CDC is developing plans to reach communities of color that COVID-19 has hit harder and where flu vaccination rates have traditionally been lower.

Infectious Diseases
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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.

Press Releases
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.

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