Science to Practice: Protecting Children from Respiratory Viruses in 2025-2026

Special thanks to Lauren Dybsand, MPH, and Maeve Williams for their support in preparing the webinar slides.

Note: The ACIP issued updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations on September 19, 2025. As the presentation was recorded on September 16, 2025, these updates are not reflected in the recording or slides. The accompanying handouts were revised on September 25, 2025, to incorporate the new guidance. For more information about updated guidance, visit the Common Health Coalition’s Vaccine Resources page.

Event Description

As we approach the 2025–2026 respiratory virus season, healthcare professionals face a rapidly evolving landscape of pediatric respiratory infections. This timely webinar will explore the latest trends in RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 in children, highlighting both established patterns and emerging threats. Participants will gain insight into the key risk factors and vulnerable pediatric populations most at risk for severe outcomes, helping clinicians anticipate and manage complex cases with greater precision. Evidence-based prevention methods and current clinical recommendations will also be discussed to support proactive, informed care throughout the season.

About the speaker

Tracie Newman, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician and previously served as Health Officer of the City of Fargo. At North Dakota State University, 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 Master of Public Health degree 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.