AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, discusses FDA's full approval of Pfizer vaccine

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AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, discusses FDA's full approval of Pfizer vaccine

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AMA president and family medicine specialist, Dr. Gerald Harmon, dives into the details about the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine—and what it means for physicians and patients.

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Aug 25, 2021

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