AMA Update

New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more

10.18.2023 - By American Medical AssociationPlay

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Flu activity and hospital admissions remain low so far into this year’s flu season but new evidence of “long colds” underscores the need to minimize infections and avoid the tripledemic. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest respiratory disease season developments, including supply and access issues with the new RSV shot for infants. Plus, the rising risk of stroke and sobering new reports about young people’s mental health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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