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Flu, COVID-19, RSV immunizations: What to know this respiratory virus season

Family doctors, ob-gyns, pediatricians and other physicians advise on protecting yourself and loved ones during the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season.

Prevention & Wellness

Respiratory vaccines CME

Understand the latest research on respiratory vaccines and how vaccines remain one of the best tools physicians have to protect patient health. 

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What doctors want patients to know about flu vaccines

Flu season, which runs from October through May, can be severe. But getting the influenza vaccine can help reduce the risk of severe outcomes.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Influenza virus (flu) resources

Stay informed with news and resources on influenza virus (flu), including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more.

Infectious Diseases
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Vaccine recommendations

Find the latest medical society recommendations on respiratory virus vaccines, including seasonal flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Prevention & Wellness

Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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AMA, Vaccine Integrity Project unveil independent vaccine evidence review

Latest evidence finds no new safety concerns in comparative studies, and informs 2026-27 medical society recommendations for respiratory virus season.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 22, 2026

In the news: Moderna mRNA flu shot recommendations, delayed COVID-19 vaccine study published, next generation gene editing unveiled and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 13, 2026

In the news: long-term antidepressant use linked to sudden cardiac death, opioid prescriptions decline, flu shots may offer cardiovascular protection and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 9, 2026

In the news: Measles cases continue to rise in South Carolina, tea and coffee may help reduce dementia risk, the latest news on flu vaccines and more.

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AMA, Vaccine Integrity Project launch vaccine review for next respiratory season

Evidence-based review process to assess vaccine safety and effectiveness for the 2026–27 respiratory virus season, focusing on flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

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