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7 Min Read

Second COVID-19 vaccine booster dose: Answering patients’ questions

Here are some questions patients might have about a second COVID-19 vaccine booster, along with the answers that physicians should be ready to share.

Infectious Diseases
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5 Min Read

We must learn from the past in responding to monkeypox

We cannot afford to repeat the mistakes made during the response to COVID-19 in dealing with monkeypox—or any other threat to public health.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 18, 2022

In the news: BA.5 Omicron subvariant fuels COVID surge, CDC recommends Novavax vaccine, connection between blood viscosity and COVID-19 mortality and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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11 Min Read

Second booster for over 50 & monkeypox antivirals with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [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 a second booster for adults over 50 and monkeypox antivirals.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
Patient looks down as nurse applies adhesive bandage
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5 Min Read

What sets apart Novavax option from other COVID-19 vaccines

Learn why unvaccinated adults may roll up their sleeves for the Novavax vaccine, and how it differs from the three other choices available in the U.S.

Infectious Diseases
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11 Min Read

Second booster for over 50 & monkeypox antivirals with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing a second booster for adults over 50 and monkeypox antivirals.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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2 Min Read

AMA statement on ACIP recommendation for Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

Protein-based vaccine offers an additional option for adults who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.

Press Releases
Health care worker putting bandage on child's arm
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish parents knew about kids' COVID-19 vaccine safety

To help parents move from a “wait-and-see” mentality and calm their fears, two physicians shared what to know about COVID-19 vaccine safety for children.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 Min Read

CDC study shows power of COVID-19 vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with the latest on Omicron subvariants, delays in state-by-state COVID case reporting and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast