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2nd bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster: Who should get it

COVID-19 kills about 1,300 Americans weekly, yet most adults aren’t fully up to date with their immunizations. Learn about the latest recommendations.

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Mifepristone, latest COVID variants, U.S. public health emergency ending with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on Mifepristone, latest COVID variant and the ending of U.S. public health emergency.

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Mifepristone, latest COVID variants, U.S. public health emergency ending with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on Mifepristone, latest COVID variant and the ending of U.S. public health emergency.

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What doctors wish patients knew about the shingles virus

If you’ve ever had chickenpox, then the virus that causes shingles is present in your body and can resurface at some point in the future. Find out more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Second bivalent booster: Who should get another COVID shot and when with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about who should get a second COVID bivalent booster.

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Second bivalent booster: Who should get another COVID shot and when with Sandra Fryhofer, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about who should get a second COVID bivalent booster.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 17, 2023

In the news: Rising rates of “profound” autism, predicting Parkinson’s risk, mental toll of gun violence, second bivalent COVID boosters and more.

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African-American woman receives a bandage on her arm after vaccination
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COVID-19 tied to higher diabetes risk—but vaccination helps

SARS-CoV-2 infection is linked to diabetes risk. Find out how much COVID-19 vaccination lowers the risk.

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AMA statement on second COVID-19 bivalent vaccine booster dose

AMA encourages everyone who is eligible to get their second booster dose—now available to adults 65 years of age and older and people who are immunocompromised.

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