AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest on coronavirus variant XBB.1.16 and FDA’s authorization changes for Moderna and Pfizer’s bivalent vaccines. Also discussing the rise of strep cases, increases in sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Plus what physicians and patients need to know about abortion pill rulings including the Biden Administrations emergency appeal along with Justice Samuel Alito issuing an administrative stay regarding mifepristone. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Physicians can consult the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidance for alternative therapies during the shortage, here: https://www.aap.org/en/pages/amoxicillin-shortage-antibiotic-options-for-common-pediatric-conditions/