AMA Update for Nov. 6, 2024: New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns
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New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new ACIP recommendations for COVID, RSV and more.

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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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New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new ACIP recommendations for COVID, RSV and more.

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AMA Update Podcast
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AMA encourages public to get vaccinated this respiratory virus season

AMA encourages every eligible person to get vaccinated against the respiratory diseases expected to cause illness this year—influenza, COVID-19, and RSV 

Press Releases
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Nearly 400,000 hospitalized with flu in U.S. last season

Only half got flu shot last year, and combined respiratory-virus burden unlikely to be lighter this season. It’s time to play defense against the flu.

Public Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 30, 2024

In the news: The growing threat of ransomware, largest pertussis outbreak in a decade, RSV prevention, Americans’ inflammatory diets and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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What doctors wish older adults knew to manage their health

As we age, health and well-being needs change. Learn from AMA member physicians about some priorities that older adult patients should keep in mind. 

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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How physicians can prep for COVID-19, flu, RSV this season

Stock up early, says CDC’s Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, who gives the rundown on vaccine-release dates, eligibility and strategies to encourage vaccination. 

Public Health
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What doctors wish patients knew about RSV infection

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalizes over 50,000 Americans each year. Two physicians information on which preventive steps to take.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
AMA Update for Sept. 18, 2024: Bird flu CDC update, respiratory disease season outlook, Oropouche virus and cholera outbreak 2024
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Bird flu CDC update, respiratory disease season outlook, Oropouche virus and cholera outbreak 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what sickness is going around right now.

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