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01/08/2025
2025 OAPA Pharmacology Conference - Presentation # 9
Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 9-10 a.m.
Boosting Immunity, Boosting Knowledge: Vaccine Updates 2025
Presented by Kaitlyn Rivard, PharmD, BCIDP, Cleveland Clinic
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the FDA and CDC's roles in vaccine approvals and recommendations
- Compare and contrast the types of vaccine products approved for use in the United States
- Interpret vaccine recommendations outlined by the CDC Immunization Schedule
Speaker Biography:
Dr. Kaitlyn Rivard is a board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Dr. Rivard serves as the Cleveland Clinic Health System vaccine coordinator and has oversight of vaccine operations including management of the health system vaccine formulary, implementation of new or updated vaccine recommendations, and participation in quality improvement projects to increase vaccination rates. Dr. Rivard has a special interest in public health, health equity, and promoting vaccine confidence.