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Measles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safety [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in measles and bird flu cases.

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Signs point the way to measles testing at the Seminole Hospital District
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2nd U.S. measles death, rising cases spark call for vaccination

Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles. With dozens hospitalized in multiple states, the AMA’s president urges vaccination. 

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What doctors wish patients knew about measles

If 10 unvaccinated people are in a room with someone with the measles, nine will get infected. Two physicians share how to prevent measles. 

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA urges public to get vaccinated amid growing measles outbreaks

With no cure or specific antiviral treatment for measles, AMA urges vaccination as the best defense against measles infection.

Press Releases
AMA Update for March 5, 2025: What outbreaks are happening right now? Measles, avian influenza, long COVID kids and vaccine news
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What outbreaks are happening right now? Measles, avian influenza, long COVID kids and vaccine news

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest outbreaks, vaccine news and more.

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AMA Update
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What outbreaks are happening right now? Measles, avian influenza, long COVID kids and vaccine news [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest outbreaks, vaccine news and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 24, 2025

In the news: Measles outbreak spreading, cardiovascular disease remains leading cause of death in U.S., new study shows GLP-1s not linked to suicide risk and more.

Publications & Newsletters
AMA Update for Feb. 26, 2025: Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access
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Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the 2025 measle outbreak, COVID-19, RSV and more.

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AMA Update
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Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the 2025 measle outbreak, COVID-19, RSV and more.

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AMA Update Podcast