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American Medical Association Advocates for Evidence-Based Immunizations

Strategic Insights

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The American Medical Association (AMA) remains committed to promoting the use of evidence-based immunizations to protect public health. The organization has been actively engaging in outreach and advocacy efforts to counter the resurgence of vaccine-preventable illnesses and deaths. Recent statements and letters issued by the AMA express concerns over various issues, including the termination of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) membership, the removal of 17 sitting members, and the lack of transparency in the decision-making process of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Key Takeaways:

  • The AMA continues to support evidence-based immunizations to reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death, and protect public health.
  • The AMA issued statements opposing Florida's plan to end vaccine mandates and urging the public to get vaccinated amid growing measles outbreaks.
  • The AMA expressed concern over the termination of the ACIP membership, the removal of 17 sitting members, and the lack of transparency in the decision-making process of HHS.
  • The AMA strongly urges HHS, CDC, and FDA to ensure transparency in their decision-making process regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
  • AMA membership offers unique access to savings and resources tailored to enrich the personal and professional lives of physicians, residents, and medical students.

Statistics:

  • The AMA has issued 10 statements and letters since March 2025, expressing concerns over various issues related to vaccine-related topics.
  • 79 medical societies, including the AMA, issued a joint statement backing vaccination against respiratory viruses on June 25, 2025.
  • The AMA has been actively engaging in outreach and advocacy efforts to counter the resurgence of vaccine-preventable illnesses and deaths.
  • 17 sitting members of the ACIP were removed, undermining trust in a process that has saved countless lives.

Sources:

  • "Press statements Sept. 3, 2025: The AMA issued a statement opposing Florida's plan to end vaccine mandates."
  • "Aug. 28, 2025: The AMA issued a statement on turmoil and leadership changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."
  • "June 18, 2025: AMA sent a letter (PDF) to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to express significant concern regarding recent action to terminate the entirety of the membership of the ACIP."
  • Modern Healthcare, Aug. 15, 2025: "AMA and physician organizations express concern on blocking physician input on vaccines and how it endangers patients."
  • Washington Post, Aug. 14, 2025: Letter to the editor, AMA president Bobby Mukkamala, MD, criticizes the NIH pivot from mRNA vaccines.

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