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AMA Update for March 12, 2025: Measles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safety
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Measles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safety

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in measles and bird flu cases.

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Measles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safety [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in measles and bird flu cases.

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Signs point the way to measles testing at the Seminole Hospital District
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2nd U.S. measles death, rising cases spark call for vaccination

Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles. With dozens hospitalized in multiple states, the AMA’s president urges vaccination. 

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 3, 2025

In the news: Mortality rates among health care workers, EHR working time for physicians, MedPAC’s move toward Medicare pay reform and more.

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Hands applying a bandage to a young child's arm
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What doctors wish patients knew about measles

If 10 unvaccinated people are in a room with someone with the measles, nine will get infected. Two physicians share how to prevent measles. 

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA urges public to get vaccinated amid growing measles outbreaks

With no cure or specific antiviral treatment for measles, AMA urges vaccination as the best defense against measles infection.

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AMA Update for March 5, 2025: What outbreaks are happening right now? Measles, avian influenza, long COVID kids and vaccine news
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What outbreaks are happening right now? Measles, avian influenza, long COVID kids and vaccine news

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest outbreaks, vaccine news and more.

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What outbreaks are happening right now? Measles, avian influenza, long COVID kids and vaccine news [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest outbreaks, vaccine news and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 24, 2025

In the news: Measles outbreak spreading, cardiovascular disease remains leading cause of death in U.S., new study shows GLP-1s not linked to suicide risk and more.

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