Topic in Focus: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccines

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How the pandemic sent childhood immunization rates plummeting

Research shows what happened when parents and kids stayed home—and stayed away from the doctor. Learn what’s needed to catch up.

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What doctors wish employers knew about COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Effectively implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates can be a puzzle for employers. Two physicians clear up the confusion.

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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 herd immunity

Herd immunity can protect the vulnerable from COVID-19, but the Delta variant makes it harder to reach. Two AMA members share what patients must know.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Gerald Harmon, MD, says don't socially distance from your doctor

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, about patients returning to care.

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Moving Medicine Video Update
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Leading medical groups urge upholding minors’ right to consent to medical care

In two new briefs, groups urge court to dismiss challenge to D.C. minor consent law.

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D.C. law letting teens choose COVID-19 vaccination should stand

AMA joins others to file brief backing 2020 law that allows minors capable of informed consent to make the lifesaving medical decision for themselves.

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Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, discusses vaccine diplomacy in time of anti-science [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to approach vaccine diplomacy in time of anti-science.

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Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, discusses vaccine diplomacy in time of anti-science

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to approach vaccine diplomacy in time of anti-science.

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Preventive health: 4 ways social media could be a game-changer

The pandemic has amplified how quickly information is spread. Learn with the AMA how social media can be used to improve preventive health.

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