KY Governor Andy Beshear Watches as Dr Jason Smith Recieves a Vaccination
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4 MIN READ

Need to build trust to spur vaccination, says Kentucky’s top doctor

COVID-19 has stretched Kentucky hospitals to 130% capacity. Badgering the vaccine-hesitant won’t work, says state’s public health commissioner.

Public Health
Montage of coronavirus (COVID) related words in newspaper print text format
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4 MIN READ

Defeating misinformation is key in ending the pandemic

Americans deserve clear and truthful messaging about the importance of vaccines, vaccine science, and the crucial role they play in protecting public health.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Health professional applying an adhesive bandage to a patient's arm after giving a vaccination, both wearing masks
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6 MIN READ

How Permanente doctors are pushing ahead with a vaccine mandate

Kaiser Permanente mandated COVID-19 vaccination. Find out what the Permanente Medical Groups are doing to help people do the right thing.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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19 MIN READ

L.J Tan, PhD, MS, talks about a call to action to increase adult immunizations

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with L.J Tan, PhD, MS, on the importance of staying up-to-date on adult immunizations.

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Public Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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5 MIN READ

No COVID-19 vaccination, no care? Why that’s the wrong path

Physicians generally are obligated to care for patients, no matter their vaccination status. Learn about guidance from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics.

Ethics
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5 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 13, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 vaccines effective, no credible data on booster shots, administration to distribute monoclonal antibodies, obesity rates are rising.

Publications & Newsletters
Female patient and physician talking during a patient visit, both wearing masks
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4 MIN READ

How to have crucial conversations with vaccine-hesitant patients

When speaking with patients who are reluctant to be vaccinated against COVID-19, stop playing the numbers game. Keep calm and tell real stories.

Public Health
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11 MIN READ

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Biden's push for vaccine mandates [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 the push for vaccine mandates.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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11 MIN READ

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Biden's push for vaccine mandates

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 push for vaccine mandates.

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Public Health
AMA Update