Topic in Focus: Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Vaccines

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A simpler approach for a hard task: getting adults vaccinated

The 2019 adult immunization schedule gets a makeover aimed at helping physicians tell at a glance what their adult patients need to maximize their protection.

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Ring in new year with AMA’s 10 tips for your patients’ health

America’s physicians offer these recommendations to share with patients. Following this advice can make a big difference this year.

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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for New Year's resolutions

With the new year quickly approaching, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help make impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2019.

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AMA encourages people 6 months and older to get vaccinated against flu

As flu season begins, AMA encourages every eligible American to be vaccinated against the flu, ideally by the end of October.

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How to get patients on board with immunization

Vaccine-preventable diseases kill 50,000 adults each year. Find out how to address patients’ fears and overcome other barriers to get them immunized.

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AMA urges Americans to take precautions to prevent flu spread

With the severity of this year's flu season, AMA joins CDC in urging all Americans to take the proper precautions against contracting and spreading the flu.

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Marie T. Brown, MD, and team, an internal medicine specialist at Rush University Medical Center.
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Teamwork, empathic approach help clinic double vaccination rate

With flu season getting underway, find out how this Midwestern primary care practice mastered the task of adult immunization.

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6 ways to get your patients immunized this flu season

Influenza hospitalizes over 200,000 patients annually. Follow these tips to ensure your patients get the proper immunization this flu season.

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6 reasons you should not delay getting your flu shot

It's that time of year -- holiday lights and celebrations seem to go hand-in-hand with sniffles, coughing and fatigue. But there's a way to protect yourself, your family and your holiday season: Get a flu shot.

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