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AMA Update 584: Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer’s test, plus shingles and dementia study

9 de abril de 2025 casimedicos 00:09:56 0 Comments

How many measles cases in 2025? Is there a blood test for Alzheimer’s? Is the shingles vaccine safe? Does the shingles vaccine prevent dementia? AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers measles outbreak news, a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease, the latest trends in childhood vaccination rates, and how the shingles vaccine helps prevent dementia. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 504: Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout

11 de septiembre de 2024 casimedicos 00:11:59 0 Comments

Why is bird flu such a big deal? What happens if a human gets the bird flu? What is monkeypox? Is there a new COVID booster? Where can I get a COVID vaccine? Our guest is the American Medical Association’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 471: Heat wave 2024: Heat stroke vs heat exhaustion symptoms, plus Mpox and bird flu in milk study

19 de junio de 2024 casimedicos 00:12:38 0 Comments

Heat wave safety tips: How long will the heat wave last? What are the first signs of heat exhaustion? Can women get monkeypox? Is there bird flu in milk? Our guest is AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 464: Bird flu in milk: Raw milk vs pasteurized milk, H5N1 symptoms

29 de mayo de 2024 casimedicos 00:11:37 0 Comments

How does bird flu spread to humans? Is raw milk safe to drink? What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans? Are STI rates increasing? Why are STIs on the rise?
Our guest is AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA Update 462: 2024 Mpox news, bird flu raw milk dangers and more

22 de mayo de 2024 casimedicos 00:10:36 0 Comments

What are the symptoms of Mpox? Who is high risk for monkeypox? Is raw milk illegal? When is Hajj 2024? Are there long term effects of meningococcal disease?

Our guest is AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA Update 345: New RSV and COVID vaccines for fall with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

23 de agosto de 2023 casimedicos 00:11:18 0 Comments

AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, talks about the FDA’s recent approval of a maternal RSV vaccine to protect infants, as well as the recent uptick in COVID cases and a new, highly mutated variant, BA.2.86, also known as Pirola, that has put the CDC and WHO on watch. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 159: Vaccine progress for kids under 5 & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

29 de junio de 2022 casimedicos 00:11:08 0 Comments

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses the latest on COVID vaccines for fall with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. Also covering the vaccine rollout for kids under 5, as well as AMA’s statements on the U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding firearm violence and overturning Roe v. Wade.

AMA Update 157: Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on when the youngest kids can get vaccinated

16 de junio de 2022 casimedicos 00:12:23 0 Comments

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses FDA timeline on Pfizer & Moderna vaccines for the youngest children with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia. Also covering the FDA advisory committee’s recommendations for kids ages 6 to 17, news on a possible booster for fall, as well as the lifting of testing requirements for international travel to the U.S.

AMA Update 135: The latest on FDA authorization for a second booster with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

29 de marzo de 2022 casimedicos 00:11:32 0 Comments

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 trending topics and news related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia. Also covering the FDA’s authorization of a second booster shot, as well as changes in COVID treatments and therapies. Additionally, uninsured patients may have to pay high prices out-of-pocket for COVID tests and vaccinations due to lack of federal funding and stalled budget approval.

AMA Update 128: Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, outlines data supporting vaccinated pregnant mothers pass on COVID protection

23 de febrero de 2022 casimedicos 00:13:42 0 Comments

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering the latest on coronavirus treatments, including Merk’s COVID pill, as well as research outlining the positive effects of getting vaccinated during pregnancy.