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Don’t deny COVID-19 vaccine on account of pregnancy

Pregnant women are at higher risk of serious COVID-19 outcomes, but some have been denied vaccination. AMA joins over 20 organizations to say that’s wrong.

Population Health
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11 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, talks about the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant

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 COVID variants and the latest on vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Feb. 5, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations

Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Jan 29, 2021 ·
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FDA Director Peter Marks, MD, PhD, discusses COVID-19 vaccine safety & delivery

On Jan. 29, 2021, the AMA hosted the fifth webinar in the "COVID-19: What physicians need to know" series, focusing on COVID-19 vaccine delivery. Learn more.

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Events
COVID-19: What Physicians Need to Know Webinar Series
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AMA statement on the Biden administration’s action on Title X rule

AMA strongly applauds Biden administration’s decision to consider reversing the Trump administration rule that imposed drastic changes on the Title X program.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 18, 2021

In the news: CDC warns of potential COVID-19 surge, Biden executive orders, special clinics for COVID-19 “long haulers”, women with autoimmune disorders and AD/HD babies.

Publications & Newsletters
Illustration of chart marking equity
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Put in context, data can help expose and fix health inequities

Health data can do more than describe problems. It can contribute to alleviation of those problems and help build recognition of health inequities.

Health Equity
Menstrual hygiene products
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4 Min Read

Why stigma prevents treating menstrual hygiene as essential

Lifetime costs for tampons add up to nearly $2,000. Learn what medical students and doctors can do to fight the harmful effects of “period poverty.”

Population Health
Dec 3, 2020 ·
41 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccine update from FDA Director Peter Marks, MD, PhD

In this update, learn how the Emergency Use Authorization process (EUA) is being used to safely deliver accelerated approval for a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Events
COVID-19: What Physicians Need to Know Webinar Series