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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™

Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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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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AMA Update
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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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AMA Update Podcast

Measles on the Rise

Measles has recently experienced a resurgence in many parts of the world. Learn about this significant public health challenge and what physicians need to know.

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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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AMA Update for Feb. 26, 2025: Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access
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Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the 2025 measle outbreak, COVID-19, RSV and more.

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AMA Update
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Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the 2025 measle outbreak, COVID-19, RSV and more.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 17, 2025

In the news: Bird flu hospitalizations, growing measles outbreak, factors that impact aging, spread of bird flu from humans to cats and more.

Publications & Newsletters
AMA Update for Jan. 19, 2025: Worst flu season: Influenza virus spread, new bird flu cases in the U.S., plus measles outbreak update
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Worst flu season: Influenza virus spread, new bird flu cases in the U.S., plus measles outbreak update

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current bird flu outbreak, seasonal flu and the rising measles cases.

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AMA Update