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

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Restoring trust in vaccines

For a physician scientist and father of an adult daughter with autism, there is no backing down when he sets his sights on putting vaccine misinformation in the past.

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Measles outbreaks, quarantine and the AMA Code of Medical Ethics

In epidemics, physicians must balance their ethical obligation to patients with their responsibility for public health. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidance.

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June 27, 2019: State Advocacy Update

New York, Maine and Washington limit non-medical vaccine exemptions in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

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AMA policy advocates to eliminate non-medical vaccine exemptions

The AMA adopted policy to actively advocate for legislation, and policies that incentivize states to eliminate non-medical exemptions from immunizations.

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Will measles outbreaks finally lead to fewer exemptions?

The 2019 measles tally is the highest since 1994. Will states respond by tightening the exemptions that allow vaccine-preventable conditions to resurface?

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Quick Take: Measles cases at second-highest level in decades

2019’s measles tally already tops all of 2018. Everyone without a medical contraindication should get immunized, and tech platforms must rein in vaccine misinformation.

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Amidst growing measles outbreaks, AMA urges public to get vaccinated

Reminds physicians to discuss the safety and efficacy of vaccines with patients, and educate them on health risks associated with not vaccinating children.

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Stopping the scourge of social media misinformation on vaccines

The spread of vaccine-preventable disease has been matched by the spread of misinformation on vaccines. It’s time for social media’s top CEOs to step up to the plate.

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AMA urges tech giants to combat vaccine misinformation

AMA sends letter to CEOs of leading tech and social media companies urging them to ensure user access to accurate, scientifically-sound vaccine information.

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