Zika Virus

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Zika virus resource center

Access current information about the Zika virus to prepare to handle possible cases of the virus and answer patients' questions.

Ethics Jan 22, 2020

When global health emergencies strike, how should doctors respond?

Because epidemics are complex, coordinated responses across many disciplines are needed. Find out more from the AMA.

Public Health Jun 12, 2019

Wake-up call for vector-borne diseases that are on the uptick

Diseases from mosquito and tick bites are on the rise. The AMA wants to raise awareness and will seek more surveillance, research and prevention to address them.

Public Health Dec 05, 2016

How epidemics take lives and bring global health into focus

A tropical medicine physician talks at TEDMED about his terrifying ordeal at the start of the SARS outbreak in Vietnam.

Public Health Nov 29, 2016

How Florida has made tough calls in Zika fight

The Sunshine State’s surgeon general offers insights on difficult choices faced amid local spread of the mosquito-borne illness.

AMA Statements Sep 29, 2016

AMA statement on Congress passing Zika funding

"Statement attributable to: Andrew W. Gurman, M.D. President, American Medical Association"

Public Health Aug 15, 2016

CDC discusses updated guidelines in Zika virus webinar

A webinar by the AMA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated physicians on the Zika virus outbreak. The latest clinical guidance to help diagnose and manage patients and prevent further transmission was presented.

AMA Statements Aug 10, 2016

AMA and CDC update nation’s physicians on latest Zika virus guidance

The AMA and the CDC hosted a webinar and issued statements for American's physicians and clinicians on the current status of the Zika outbreak.

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