Topic in Focus: Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Vaccines

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6 reasons patients avoid flu vaccination

Concerns about safety and effectiveness are among the justifications patients offer to avoid getting a flu shot. Here is how physicians can respond.

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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.

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McDonald's E. coli outbreak, new COVID and flu tests, plus bird flu 2024 and the latest H5N1 news [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on new COVID and flu tests and bird flu transmission.

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AMA Update for Oct. 30, 2024: McDonald's E. coli outbreak, new COVID and flu tests, plus bird flu 2024 and the latest H5N1 news
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McDonald's E. coli outbreak, new COVID and flu tests, plus bird flu 2024 and the latest H5N1 news

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on new COVID and flu tests and bird flu transmission.

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AMA encourages public to get vaccinated this respiratory virus season

AMA encourages every eligible person to get vaccinated against the respiratory diseases expected to cause illness this year—influenza, COVID-19, and RSV 

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Nearly 400,000 hospitalized with flu in U.S. last season

Only half got flu shot last year, and combined respiratory-virus burden unlikely to be lighter this season. It’s time to play defense against the flu.

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AMA Update for Oct. 16, 2024: When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes (index only)
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When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the flu vaccine and the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.

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When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the flu vaccine and the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.

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Ad Council, AMA, and CDC urge Americans to “Play Defense Against Flu”

New PSAs remind audiences to receive annual flu shot to protect themselves and their communities from the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications.

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