RSV Across the Ages: Immunizations to Protect Older Adults, Infants, and Young Children

Event Description

In this presentation, Dr. Tracie Newman and Dr. Elizabeth Skoy review respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization products, which populations they are recommended for, and their real-world effectiveness data.

About the Speakers

Tracie Newman, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician and previously served as Health Officer of the City of Fargo. At NDSU, she is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Public Health and medical director of the Center for Immunization Research and Education (CIRE). She is also an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. Dr. Newman received her medical training at the University of North Dakota and completed a pediatrics residency and obtained a masters degree in public health at the University of Minnesota. She is an elected member to the Executive Committee and serves as Policy Chair for the Council on School Health for the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Elizabeth Skoy, PharmD, RPhA, FAPhA, is a Professor at NDSU and the Director of the Center for Collaboration and Advancement in Pharmacy (CAP Center). As part of her faculty position, she has a community pharmacy practice site where she continues to engage in routine pharmacy patient care. Dr. Skoy has represented the pharmacy profession through various agencies including the FDA, CDC, and the American Pharmacist Association. Most recently, Dr. Skoy was named to serve on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Workgroup for adult RSV vaccines.