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AMA statement on ACIP recommending adding COVID vaccines to VFC program

At today’s ACIP meeting, the extensive data presented once again showed the COVID vaccines are remarkably safe and effective at preventing severe COVID outcomes.

Press Releases
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988—the new suicide-prevention hotline—sees big increase in use

Easy-to-remember number yields 45% rise from a year earlier. Learn about the AMA’s support for 988 and explore suicide-prevention resources.

Public Health
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Bivalent boosters for kids, long COVID study, monkeypox decline & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bivalent boosters for kids and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Bivalent boosters for kids, long COVID study, monkeypox decline & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bivalent boosters for kids and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 10, 2022

In the news: Rising flu cases, USPSTF recommendations on mental health screenings for kids, new data on impact of colonoscopy on colorectal cancer risk and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 3, 2022

In the news: The latest on bivalent COVID boosters, over half of U.S. adults don’t plan to get flu shot, suicide risk heightened after dementia diagnosis and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Terrifying bomb threats against children's hospitals must stop

Social media-coordinated threats against organizations offering gender-affirming care are on the rise. Doctors, hospitals ask DOJ to investigate.

Physician Health
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Advocating for the health and safety of all immigrants

The AMA believes every individual, regardless of immigration status, deserves timely, accessible, quality health care. Learn more about our efforts.

Population Care
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Advocating for the health and safety of all immigrants: AMA policies on immigration

The AMA is fighting to secure this right for immigrants in the U.S. Learn more about AMA advocacy efforts.

Population Care