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8 things doctors wish patients knew about flu vaccines

The flu season, which runs from October through May, can be severe. But getting the influenza vaccine can help reduce the risk of severe outcomes.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 30, 2024

In the news: The growing threat of ransomware, largest pertussis outbreak in a decade, RSV prevention, Americans’ inflammatory diets and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 23, 2024

In the news: First FDA-approved at-home flu test, undiagnosed iron deficiencies, free COVID tests, Medicare pay for “age-friendly” medical care and more.

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What doctors wish older adults knew to manage their health

As we age, health and well-being needs change. Learn from AMA member physicians about some priorities that older adult patients should keep in mind. 

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AMA Update for Sept. 25, 2024: Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024
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Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the whooping cough outbreak, flu vaccines and more.

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Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the whooping cough outbreak, flu vaccines and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about RSV infection

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalizes over 50,000 Americans each year. Two physicians information on which preventive steps to take.

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AMA Update for Sept. 18, 2024: Bird flu CDC update, respiratory disease season outlook, Oropouche virus and cholera outbreak 2024
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Bird flu CDC update, respiratory disease season outlook, Oropouche virus and cholera outbreak 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what sickness is going around right now.

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Bird flu CDC update, respiratory disease season outlook, Oropouche virus and cholera outbreak 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what sickness is going around right now.

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