Topic in Focus: Vaccine Misinformation

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Stopping the scourge of social media misinformation on vaccines

The spread of vaccine-preventable disease has been matched by the spread of misinformation on vaccines. It’s time for social media’s top CEOs to step up to the plate.

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AMA urges tech giants to combat vaccine misinformation

AMA sends letter to CEOs of leading tech and social media companies urging them to ensure user access to accurate, scientifically-sound vaccine information.

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6 steps for practices to improve adult vaccination rates

Practices of all types can follow easy steps to overcome financial, administrative hurdles and protect their adult patients from vaccine-preventable diseases.

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AMA backs evidence-based vaccine policy, opposes new commission

Delegates also take actions to address the rising incidence of myopia, lead poisoning and ocular burns from liquid laundry packets.

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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA's new policies — which includes continued support of vaccine policy in the U.S. — were approved during the voting session of the AMA’s Annual Meeting.

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How to answer patients' questions about vaccinations

The issue of vaccinations recently has dominated the news, and it’s likely that your patients will be asking questions about the safety of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for children. Here’s what you need to know when you get these questions.

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How to reconcile patient misconceptions, evidence-based medicine

The AMA Medical Student Section (MSS) Committee on Scientific Issues presented common situations physicians in training may face in practicing evidence-based medicine while also helping patients feel satisfied with their experiences.

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