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Dr. Offit: COVID-19 is “now a childhood illness”

Children’s share of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has grown ninefold this year. Learn from Paul Offit, MD, about why vaccination is the answer.

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Paul Offit, MD, discusses the importance of pediatric COVID vaccination

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the importance of pediatric COVID-19 vaccination.

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Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH, on overcrowded emergency departments

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH, on overcrowded emergency departments.

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Moving Medicine Video Update
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Behind the wait on vaccinating younger children against COVID-19

Paul Offit, MD, co-inventor of the RotaTeq vaccine, explains how the clinical trial process on COVID-19 vaccines differs for children younger than 12.

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Paul Offit, MD, talks about vaccine authorization for kids

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing vaccine authorization for kids.

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COVID-19 vaccine development: Video updates

The AMA is tracking the developments on the COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) outbreak, including vaccine developments. Explore videos and additional resources now.

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Paul Offit, MD, on parent concerns for vaccinating 12-15 year-olds [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 addressing concerns for vaccinating 12 to 15-year-olds.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Paul Offit, MD, on parent concerns for vaccinating 12-15 year-olds

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by addressing concerns for vaccinating 12 to 15-year-olds.

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Answers to 3 big questions on new coronavirus variants, vaccines

AMA member and vaccine expert Paul Offit, MD, details what physicians should know about COVID-19 vaccination and highly mutant forms of SARS-CoV-2.

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