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AMA Update 592: ACIP news: Measles cases, new meningococcal vaccine, chikungunya and RSV vaccine recommendations

Are vaccines safe? How long have vaccines been around? What is ACIP? Is there a booster for RSV? How old is the measles vaccine? What happens at ACIP meetings? What are the latest vaccine recommendations? Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), shares news from the most recent meeting. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 530: New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns

What are the new COVID vaccine guidelines? Is the RSV vaccine safe? When should you get the pneumococcal vaccine? Is there a vaccine for meningococcal disease? Our guest is Sandra  Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 501: CDC COVID-19 vaccine guidelines: When is the new COVID vaccine coming out in 2024?

What is the newest COVID vaccine called? When is the new COVID vaccine available? Which COVID 19 vaccine is best? What are the CDC COVID guidelines for vaccines? Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 478: New ACIP recommendations for RSV, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines, plus updated flu vaccine

Is a new COVID vaccine coming out? Which RSV vaccine is better? Are there new PCV vaccines? Which vaccines can be given together? When is the new flu shot available? Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 429: CDC changes COVID isolation guidelines and COVID vaccine dose schedule with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 364: CDC guidelines for maternal RSV vaccine and latest FDA approvals with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended an RSV vaccine for pregnant people that would protect infants against the respiratory virus. The vaccine is recommended for use in weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy, using seasonal administration during September through January.

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, the AMA’s immediate past board chair and liaison to ACIP, joins to discuss the recommendation and its nuances, plus how this maternal RSV vaccine compares to the new monoclonal antibody RSV shot. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 358: The updated COVID vaccine: Who should get it and when it will be available with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

Everyone six months and older needs to get the updated COVID vaccine (2023-2024 Covid vaccine). Joining to discuss why and when people should get it, as well as how much it’ll cost, is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, the AMA’s immediate past board chair and liaison to ACIP, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 339: New FDA-approved RSV shot for babies and CDC’s ACIP meeting recap with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended a new monoclonal antibody shot that can protect babies from RSV. The AMA’s ACIP liaison, Sandra Fryhofer, MD, joins to discuss the recommendation and details of the shot, including who should get it, how often and what the side effects are. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 317: RSV vaccine recommendations and ACIP meeting recap with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

Who should get vaccinated for RSV? What are the side effects and safety concerns for RSV vaccines? Your vaccine questions answered by Sandra Fryhofer, MD — the AMA ACIP liaison and AMA’s immediate past board chair. Dr. Fryhofer shares everything physicians need to know about the new recommendations from CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for both #RSV vaccines. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 291: U.S. maternal deaths increase by 40% with Sandra Fryhofer, MD & Nicole Plenty, MD

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, and Nicole Plenty, MD, discuss the new CDC data showing a 40% increase in maternal deaths in the U.S. and what physicians and patients can do to improve maternal health outcomes. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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