Topic in Focus: Vaccine Misinformation

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AMA policy aimed at combatting misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines

Educating the public about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine programs is an urgent priority.

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Preventive health: 4 ways social media could be a game-changer

The pandemic has amplified how quickly information is spread. Learn with the AMA how social media can be used to improve preventive health.

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Sept. 18, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Words and actions that erode trust in the CDC hurt us all

In this issue, the latest Advocacy Update spotlight on Words and actions that erode trust in the CDC hurt us all.

Advocacy Update
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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Words and actions that erode trust in the CDC hurt us all

Risking the credibility of institutions such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is beyond unacceptable—it is unconscionable.

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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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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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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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Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on physicians and students fighting 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 first of a two-part series, about combating anti-science movements.

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Mikhail Varshavski, DO, on how social media can combat COVID-19 misinformation

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 influence of social media on misinformation about the pandemic.

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