Topic in Focus: Vaccine Hesitancy

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FDA’s SARS-CoV-2 vaccine review needs major dose of transparency

With vaccine hesitancy at an all-time high, the FDA must provide “utmost level of transparency” on how they’ll vet vaccine candidates for safety, efficacy.

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Aug. 28, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on AMA asks FDA for increased transparency with physicians on COVID-19 vaccine development

FDA for increased transparency with physicians on COVID-19 vaccine development in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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AMA strongly urges FDA transparency in COVID-19 vaccine development

To help physicians promote vaccine confidence, we must start now to provide information, education, and transparency around the FDA’s process.

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AMA opposes HHS move to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

The AMA opposes a new HHS declaration that permits pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer vaccines to children between three and 18 years old.

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How evidence is guiding COVID-19 vaccine development

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, explains the mechanisms in place to ensure a safe and effective immunization against the deadly respiratory illness.

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Tips from Peter Hotez, MD, on combating anti-science rhetoric

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the second of a two-part series, about combating anti-science movements.

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How to ready patients now so they’ll get a COVID-19 vaccine later

Polls show nearly 30% of U.S. adults would say no to COVID-19 vaccination. Now’s the time for doctors to lay the groundwork to increase immunization uptake.

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Physicians can help address global burden of cancer inequality

As a global public health imperative, physicians and other health professionals must work together to address cancer inequality. Find out more with the AMA.

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3 ways physicians can improve the vaccine conversation

Widespread vaccine hesitancy threatens the progress public immunization has made in the last few decades. This is how physicians can advance the conversation around vaccination.

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