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Bird flu (H5N1) resource center

Stay informed with the latest updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1), or bird flu. 

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Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.

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To raise HPV vaccination rates, doctors must gain families’ trust

Direct-communication campaigns by Doug Eisert, MD, a pediatrician at Confluence Health, and colleagues boosted HPV vaccinations by 31% in rural Washington.

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AMA Update for July 10, 2024: Is COVID on the rise again? The latest COVID news, FLiRT variant symptoms and bird flu outbreak 2024
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Is COVID on the rise again? The latest COVID news, FLiRT variant symptoms and bird flu outbreak 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about FLiRT variant symptoms and bird flu outbreak.

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AMA Update for July 8, 2024: New ACIP recommendations for RSV, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines, plus updated flu vaccine
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New ACIP recommendations for RSV, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines, plus updated flu vaccine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new vaccine details and recommendations recently voted on by the ACIP.

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AMA Update
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New ACIP recommendations for RSV, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines, plus updated flu vaccine [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new vaccine details and recommendations recently voted on by the ACIP.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 1, 2024

In the news: New Alzheimer’s guidelines, U.S. fast-tracks mRNA flu vaccine, weight-loss drug linked to rare form of blindness and more.

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2024 dengue fever outbreak, dengue symptoms, a new study on bird flu in cows and state fair safety [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the dengue fever outbreak.

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AMA Update for July 3, 2024: 2024 dengue fever outbreak, dengue symptoms, a new study on bird flu in cows and state fair safety
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2024 dengue fever outbreak, dengue symptoms, a new study on bird flu in cows and state fair safety

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the dengue fever outbreak.

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