American Medical Association Policy aimed at Combatting Misinformation about COVID-19 Vaccines

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Policy aimed at educating physicians on speaking with patients about COVID-19 vaccination


(November 17, 2020) - - On November 17, 2020 the American Medical Association (AMA) published the following information: Chicago - - With misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine development process circulating widely, physicians at the Special Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates adopted policy today aimed at educating physicians on speaking with patients about COVID-19 vaccination, bearing in mind the historical context of “experimentation” with vaccines and other medication in communities of color, and providing physicians with culturally appropriate patient education materials. Educating the public about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine programs, particularly among populations that have been dispropo...