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

28 de septiembre de 2023 casimedicos 00:18:29 0 Comments

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

10 de agosto de 2023 casimedicos 00:13:48 0 Comments

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 302: COVID and RSV vaccines during pregnancy, new mpox vaccine data with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

24 de mayo de 2023 casimedicos 00:10:56 0 Comments

AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest research findings, efficacy and safety concerns for the new RSV vaccine. Also covering recommended vaccines for pregnant peoples, and protecting yourself against monkeypox. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA Update 289: Second bivalent booster: who should get another COVID shot and when Sandra Fryhofer, MD

25 de abril de 2023 casimedicos 00:13:47 0 Comments

Do you need a second COVID bivalent booster? Get the latest on new COVID vaccine booster recommendations from the CDC and the recent changes to simplify COVID-19 vaccine guidelines from Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, 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.

AMA Update 287: COVID-19, strep, STDs and Marburg cases on the rise with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

19 de abril de 2023 casimedicos 00:13:21 0 Comments

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/

AMA Update 269: RSV vaccines, measles outbreaks & cardiovascular risks from long COVID with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

8 de marzo de 2023 casimedicos 00:10:35 0 Comments

AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares new study findings on increased risk of severe health complications linked to patients with long COVID, including: arrhythmias, stroke, heart failure, coronary artery disease, COPD and pulmonary embolisms. Also discussing growing measles outbreaks. Measles are extremely contagious, can cause life-threatening illness, and are an immediately notifiable disease. Physicians should promptly report cases to state health departments to notify the CDC within 24 hours via the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA Update 268: How one physician stood up to disinformation and what she learned with Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD

6 de marzo de 2023 casimedicos 00:12:53 0 Comments

Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD, shares how she became the target of a coordinated anti-vaccine campaign when a fake tweet went viral. She talks about how the AMA, the media and the online physician community supported her, what physicians can do to protect themselves and the continued importance of physician online advocacy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA Update 245: ‘Kraken’ variant & vaccine stroke risk: everything you need to know with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

19 de enero de 2023 casimedicos 00:11:56 0 Comments

The latest on Pfizer’s COVID vaccine and stroke risk. Sandra Fryhofer, MD, breaks down vaccine safety statistics following new #FDA and #CDC announcements about possible increased risk of stroke after getting Pfizer’s bivalent booster shot. Also covering VSD, other #vaccine databases, and what’s expected at the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VBRPAC) meeting this January. Plus everything you need to know about the ‘Kraken’ — a.k.a, the XBB.1.5 #omicron variant. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts #AMAUpdate

AMA Update 210: Flu spreads while two new COVID subvariants & RSV infections rise with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

26 de octubre de 2022 casimedicos 00:08:08 0 Comments

AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses two new emerging subvariants: BQ. 1 and BQ1.1. Also covering the ‘tripledemic’ threat given cases of flu, COVID, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections are on the rise. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.