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Health care worker applies bandage on young patient's upper arm
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Big changes will streamline CPT coding for immunization

Changes to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set reflect evolution in the COVID-19 response. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician vaccinating patient, both wearing masks
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CDC: Physicians “the lynchpin” for boosting low vaccination rates

Uptake on COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines remains far too low. Get tips and tools from the CDC to boost your patients’ vaccination rate.

Prevention & Wellness
Smiling family with bandages on their upper arms
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: 10 tips for talking with patients

Most Americans haven’t yet received the updated COVID-19 vaccine introduced this fall. One key: Give your wholehearted recommendation. Learn more.

Prevention & Wellness
Respiratory virus season: CDC & AMA fireside chat
Dec 12, 2023 ·
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Fireside Chat with CDC Director & AMA on the Fall & Winter Respiratory Virus Season

Join AMA and CDC as health experts discuss vaccinations and tools that can keep everyone safer this respiratory virus season. 

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 4, 2023

In the news: Coadministration of flu, RSV vaccines safe for older adults, hypertension “concordant” in spouses, CDC issues warning on deadly mpox subtype and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 27, 2023

In the news: Flu vaccination could help prevent heart attacks, COVID variant BA.2.86 on the rise, research links coronary heart disease and dementia and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 6, 2023

In the news: FDA handling of drug shortage under investigation, congenital syphilis on the rise, childhood vaccine exemptions hit record high and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest developments in public health.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Nov. 8, 2023: FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings
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11 Min Read

FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest developments in public health.

Chronic Diseases