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How a decade of coronavirus research paved way for COVID-19 vaccines

The safe and effective coronavirus vaccines being administered to millions didn’t emerge from whole cloth, explains vaccine researcher Peter Hotez, MD, PhD.

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Tom Frieden, MD, on preparing for future pandemics

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to prepare for future pandemics and assessing personal COVID risk.

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Coronavirus herd immunity will take team effort, says Dr. Fauci

Vaccines should protect against COVID-19 variants, but achieving herd immunity will require quick vaccine rollout and maintaining public health measures.

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500,000 lost to COVID-19, but pandemic’s end is now within reach

The pandemic fight can feel never-ending, but vaccination and continued mask-wearing offer new hope to save lives.

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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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Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on his 10 years of work on coronavirus

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the work of Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on coronavirus, spanning 10 years.

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What doctors wish patients knew about new coronavirus variants

At least three new highly mutated variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been reported in the U.S. But what does the news mean for patients? Two physician experts break it down.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Importance of COVID vaccine during pregnancy & breast feeding

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing COVID-19 vaccine guidance for pregnancy and breast feeding.

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Mira Irons, MD, talks about the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant [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 discussing COVID variants and the latest on vaccines.

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