Topic in Focus: Vaccine Misinformation

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5 key terms future doctors must know to counter COVID-19 “infodemic”

What’s the difference between misinformation and disinformation? Learn that and other essentials to fight the falsehoods that are endangering lives.

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Turning the tide against medical disinformation will take all of us

Physicians are frustrated by the onslaught of medical disinformation and how quickly it spreads online. Many are fighting back.

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Anthony Fauci, MD
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Dr. Fauci stood up for science when it counted. What’s next?

In a JAMA interview, Dr. Fauci offers clues to his next steps as well as advice for physicians on promoting medical science when it comes under attack.

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2022 Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates
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AMA details plan to stop the public health “infodemic”

Disinformation spread by health professionals made the pandemic worse. Delegates back boards having the authority to take disciplinary action.

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AMA adopts new policy aimed at addressing public health disinformation

The AMA today adopted policy during the Annual Meeting of its House of Delegates to address health-related disinformation spread by health professionals.

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AMA's outgoing president reflects on the previous year with Gerald E. Harmon, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion as AMA's outgoing president reflects on the previous year.

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Moving Medicine Video Update
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May 13, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA pushes for permanent expansion of health insurance premium tax credits and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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James L. Madara, MD, on AMA's continuing commitment to doctors 175 years later

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with James Madara, MD, on AMA's continuing commitment to doctors 175 years later.

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Moving Medicine Video Update
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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility

There has been widespread misinformation circulating about COVID-19 vaccination and fertility. Three physicians took time to provide clarity.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™