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

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Why medical reasons should be the only exemptions from vaccinations

Immunization programs in the Unites States are credited with having controlled or eliminated the spread of epidemic diseases. When it comes to exemptions from vaccinations, public health experts are faced with determining if they can be given for non-medical reasons?

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AMA supports tighter limitations on immunization opt outs

Policy adopted by the AMA addressing re-emergence of vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S. requires states to bar non-medical exemptions to immunization.

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Physicians agree: Vaccination crucial to public health

As physicians, we know the importance of keeping each individual patient as healthy as possible. With the issue of vaccinations getting increased attention in political discourse, now is a good time to review the AMA’s policies so you can talk to your patients using scientific facts.

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How to answer patients' questions about vaccinations

The issue of vaccinations recently has dominated the news, and it’s likely that your patients will be asking questions about the safety of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for children. Here’s what you need to know when you get these questions.

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How to reconcile patient misconceptions, evidence-based medicine

The AMA Medical Student Section (MSS) Committee on Scientific Issues presented common situations physicians in training may face in practicing evidence-based medicine while also helping patients feel satisfied with their experiences.

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