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COVID-19: What Physicians Need to Know webinar series

Hosted by AMA physician leaders, this webinar series aims to gain fact-based insights from the nation’s highest-ranking subject matter experts.

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How the FDA’s approaching COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

The FDA’s Dr. Peter Marks discusses timeline, knows parents are desperate for a vaccine. He also covers second boosters and the J&J vaccine.

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The latest from the FDA on second booster shots and more with Susan R. Bailey, MD

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 latest from the FDA on second booster shots.

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COVID-19 fourth dose boosters and vaccine update with Peter Marks, MD

In the latest from the COVID-19 webinar series, Peter Marks, MD, PhD, addresses a host of topics related to the fourth dose booster vaccine and updates on pediatric vaccine safety data. Watch the recording.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 2, 2022

In the news: FDA restricts J&J COVID vaccine, myocardial infarction risks for young adults, insights on long COVID, updates on pediatric vaccines and more.

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FDA to review COVID vaccine for kids under 5 with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

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 latest on the timeline for vaccine authorizations for young children.

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FDA’s Dr. Marks among 7 honored by AMA for work amid pandemic

Dr. Marks helped assure safety, efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and kept physicians up to date. Learn about the other AMA award honorees.

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AMA presents Government Service Award to FDA official

The AMA presented Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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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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