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Mpox is a public health threat and the U.S. should be prepared

There’s a need for ongoing surveillance, preparedness and resources to confront this disease that disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ patients.

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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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Mpox resource center

The World Health Organization has declared the global mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Stay informed with the latest updates from the AMA.

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Clade 1 Mpox, Canada bird flu news, and E. coli outbreak recall on carrots 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about E. coli outbreak recall on carrots, Clade 1 Mpox and more.

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AMA Update for Nov. 20, 2024: Clade 1 Mpox, Canada bird flu news, and E. coli outbreak recall on carrots 2024
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Clade 1 Mpox, Canada bird flu news, and E. coli outbreak recall on carrots 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about E. coli outbreak recall on carrots, Clade 1 Mpox and more.

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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

Policies adopted on final day of AMA Interim Meeting include topics ranging from safeguarding youth using social media to protecting public against mpox.

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AMA Update for Sept. 11, 2024: Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout
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Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in bird flu, mpox and COVID vaccines.

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AMA Update
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Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in bird flu, mpox and COVID vaccines.

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AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Aug. 21, 2024: What viruses are going around right now? COVID-19, mpox, human parvovirus and Oropouche virus disease
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What viruses are going around right now? COVID-19, mpox, human parvovirus and Oropouche virus disease

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the viruses currently circulating around.

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AMA Update
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What viruses are going around right now? COVID-19, mpox, human parvovirus and Oropouche virus disease [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the viruses currently circulating around.

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AMA Update Podcast