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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 30, 2020

In the news: Dementia and finance problems, CDC recommends first vaccine recipients, CDC shortens quarantine length, HHS allows telemedicine across state lines.

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With vaccines around corner, don’t give in to COVID-19 fatigue

The vaccine-approval process must be transparent and based on evidence. Meanwhile, everyone must stay on guard against SARS-CoV-2.

Infectious Diseases
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Mira Irons, MD, discusses progress on COVID-19 vaccines and travel guidelines

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing COVID-19 numbers and trending topics, including post-holiday travel precautions and updated CDC guidance.

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COVID-19 vaccine approvals: The AMA helps answer your questions

Learn how the AMA assists physicians—our most important vaccine ambassadors—in understanding the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine approval and distribution process.

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Coronavirus vaccines: Who’s first in line for immunization

Learn where physicians fit in the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ plan to allocate the initial supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA statement on COVID-19 vaccine allocation recommendations

We strongly support ACIP’s evidence-based interim recommendation adopted today for phase 1a of the COVID-19 vaccine allocation process.

Press Releases
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AMA, AHA, ANA back science-based COVID-19 vaccine process, urge vigilance

Leading U.S. medical, nursing, health organizations affirmed their commitment to ensuring COVID-19 vaccines are evaluated through a rigorous scientific process.

Press Releases
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An open letter to the American public on COVID-19 vaccines

Read an open letter to the general public from the AMA, AHA, and ANA about the importance of trust in the COVID-19 vaccines.

Infectious Diseases
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Effort to restore trust in science must begin now

Harms caused by politicizing science must be faced head on. Fighting vaccine hesitancy fed by misinformation is one our next major challenges.

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