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EPISODE · Sep 27, 2023 · 10 MIN

Free COVID tests, new RSV vaccine recommendations, plus high blood pressure and depression in adults

from AMA Update · host American Medical Association

How to claim your free COVID tests from the federal government and get the most accurate results from COVID rapid tests. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses the latest COVID case numbers and the CDC’s recommendation on the RSV vaccine for pregnant people. Plus, a WHO report on hypertension and a study on ultraprocessed foods and depression in women. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📦 To get free at-home COVID rapid tests delivered directly to your door, visit: https://www.covid.gov/tests 🧪 Have an expired COVID test? Check the FDA website before throwing out expired tests to see if OTC expiration dates were extended: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list 🩸 Access AMA's 7-step self-measured blood pressure quick guide, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/hypertension/7-step-self-measured-blood-pressure-smbp-quick-guide 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

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