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Veto upholds West Virginia’s strong vaccine requirements

Gov. Justice’s move—coming amid measles outbreaks and after urging from medical experts—will help keep up the state’s high immunization rates.

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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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April 19, 2024: State Advocacy Update

South Dakota legislation expands physician wellness program to medical students and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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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.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 23, 2023

In the news: RSV antibodies in short supply, growing mental health crisis among health care workers, CDC panel recommends pentavalent meningococcal vaccine and more.

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Measles on the Rise

Measles has recently experienced a resurgence in many parts of the world. Learn about this significant public health challenge and what physicians need to know.

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New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about trends from the latest CDC flu report and more.

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New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about trends from the latest CDC flu report and more.

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New FDA warning label for Ozempic and Wegovy—plus how and where to get a free COVID vaccine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about where to get a free COVID vaccine.

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New FDA warning label for Ozempic and Wegovy—plus how and where to get a free COVID vaccine [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about where to get a free COVID vaccine.

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Flu season 2023: CDC guidelines for COVID, RSV and flu vaccines with Demetre Daskalakis, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the 2023 flu season.

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