Neil Maniar Professor of the Practice, and Director of Northeastern’s Master of Public Health in Urban Health Program s.maniar@northeastern.edu 6173735925 Expertise Community Health, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines, monkeypox, public health, Vaccines, Variants Neil Maniar in the Press Fox News Could chikungunya virus spread to US? Here’s what Americans should know Dr. Neil Maniar, Ph.D., professor of public health practice in the Department of Public Health & Health Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, agreed that the risk of chikungunya in the U.S. is low. Newsweek Map Shows States Hit Hardest by Measles Outbreak as Cases Break Record Dr. Neil Maniar, director of Northeastern University’s public health program, told Newsweek that this news is “very concerning” and warned there could be future outbreaks over the coming years if trends surrounding vaccinations do not reverse. RFK Jr.’s firing of CDC vaccine panel undermines science, could threaten public health, experts say “It’s really important that we recognize that these actions impact everyone,” Dr. Neil Maniar, a public health professor at Northeastern University, told CNBC. “This is not just a committee that was retired. It is a committee whose work has broad implications.” Nature.com 154 million lives and counting: 5 charts reveal the power of vaccines Polio is not nearly as contagious as the measles, but it is still important to maintain high vaccination rates, says Neil Maniar, a public-health researcher at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. “If we start to see a consistent decline around the world in polio vaccination rates, all it takes is a couple of outbreaks for […] Fox News Florida alerts first measles case of year in public school as experts stress vaccination Neil Maniar, PhD, MPH, professor of public health practice at Northeastern University, stressed that the MMR vaccine is the “most powerful tool” in preventing and controlling outbreaks. Fox News Vitamin A as measles treatment? RFK Jr.’s comments spark discussion of benefits and risks While studies have suggested that vitamin A can help fight a measles infection, Neil Maniar, PhD, MPH, professor of public health practice at Northeastern University in Boston, reiterated that it does not prevent the disease. The New Republic RFK Jr.’s Policies Could Spread Measles Far Beyond Texas “We have the means to prevent this. We have a very, very effective vaccine,” Neil Maniar, professor of public health practice at Northeastern University, told me. RFK Jr. Says Ultra-Processed Foods Are ‘Poison’—But That He Won’t Ban Them Neil Maniar, director of Northeastern University’s masters program in public health, says “I firmly believe that politics should not drive public health. Public health should be driven by science, by what we know works, and our understanding and partnership with communities.” LiveScience Why is fluoride added to drinking water? “Fluoride was found to significantly reduce tooth decay,” Neil Maniar, a professor of public health practice at Northeastern University, told Live Science in an email. “Putting [it] in the water supply is a form of passive prevention that can improve oral health.” FDA vaccine panel to consider annual COVID shots: What we know Neil Maniar, a professor of public health practice at Northeastern University in Boston, thinks that’s a good idea. Many Americans have skipped boosters because they were unsure whether they were eligible. A simplified schedule, he said, “will increase vaccination rates because it will hopefully make it easier for people to follow.” Neil Maniar for Northeastern Global News 5 things to know about the summer COVID surge — including ‘razor blade throat’ 5 things to know about the summer COVID surge — including ‘razor blade throat’ In 2025, the dominant COVID-19 variant is called “razor blade throat.” Here are some things to know about it. What is pneumonic plague? How a rare but deadly disease killed an Arizona resident What is pneumonic plague? How a rare but deadly disease killed an Arizona resident Northeastern’s Neil Maniar says pneumonic plague is rare, but prompt treatment is necessary to avoid severe disease and death. How telling personal stories of measles infections can increase vaccination rates How telling personal stories of measles infections can increase vaccination rates Northeastern public health experts were relieved that RFK Jr posted that the MMR vaccine is the best prevention against measles. Should children get the measles vaccine ahead of schedule to reduce risk? Should children get the measles vaccine ahead of schedule to reduce risk? Parents are being advised to vaccinate their children against measles ahead of schedule in Texas communities hard hit by the outbreak. How accurate are the new at-home flu tests? Northeastern experts explain How accurate are the new at-home flu tests? Northeastern experts explain With a severe flu season impacting thousands and COVID still a thing, should you stock up on the new at-home tests for flu and COVID? How bad is the Texas measles outbreak? Here’s what you need to know How bad is the Texas measles outbreak? Here’s what you need to know A measles outbreak in rural Texas is raising alarm among public health experts, who warn that the disease could be making a resurgence. What is HMPV, the cold-like virus circulating in China? What is HMPV, the cold-like virus circulating in China? Northeastern experts say HMPV it’s so common you’ve probably already had it without realizing it. What is the polio vaccine? Health expert explains its history and success What is the polio vaccine? Health expert explains its history and success The lawyer for Trump health nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants the FDA to revoke approval of the polio vaccine. Who would be at risk? Could RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism put children at risk for preventable diseases? Could RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism put children at risk for preventable diseases? Neil Maniar says even parents who want their children immunized may fall out of sync with recommendations and put kids at risk. RFK Jr directs CDC to stop recommending use of fluoride in water. What would that mean for our health? RFK Jr directs CDC to stop recommending use of fluoride in water. What would that mean for our health? Excess fluoride poses some risks, but RFK Jr's day one priority for the Trump administration would cause more harm than good, experts say.
Fox News Could chikungunya virus spread to US? Here’s what Americans should know Dr. Neil Maniar, Ph.D., professor of public health practice in the Department of Public Health & Health Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, agreed that the risk of chikungunya in the U.S. is low.
Newsweek Map Shows States Hit Hardest by Measles Outbreak as Cases Break Record Dr. Neil Maniar, director of Northeastern University’s public health program, told Newsweek that this news is “very concerning” and warned there could be future outbreaks over the coming years if trends surrounding vaccinations do not reverse.
RFK Jr.’s firing of CDC vaccine panel undermines science, could threaten public health, experts say “It’s really important that we recognize that these actions impact everyone,” Dr. Neil Maniar, a public health professor at Northeastern University, told CNBC. “This is not just a committee that was retired. It is a committee whose work has broad implications.”
Nature.com 154 million lives and counting: 5 charts reveal the power of vaccines Polio is not nearly as contagious as the measles, but it is still important to maintain high vaccination rates, says Neil Maniar, a public-health researcher at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. “If we start to see a consistent decline around the world in polio vaccination rates, all it takes is a couple of outbreaks for […]
Fox News Florida alerts first measles case of year in public school as experts stress vaccination Neil Maniar, PhD, MPH, professor of public health practice at Northeastern University, stressed that the MMR vaccine is the “most powerful tool” in preventing and controlling outbreaks.
Fox News Vitamin A as measles treatment? RFK Jr.’s comments spark discussion of benefits and risks While studies have suggested that vitamin A can help fight a measles infection, Neil Maniar, PhD, MPH, professor of public health practice at Northeastern University in Boston, reiterated that it does not prevent the disease.
The New Republic RFK Jr.’s Policies Could Spread Measles Far Beyond Texas “We have the means to prevent this. We have a very, very effective vaccine,” Neil Maniar, professor of public health practice at Northeastern University, told me.
RFK Jr. Says Ultra-Processed Foods Are ‘Poison’—But That He Won’t Ban Them Neil Maniar, director of Northeastern University’s masters program in public health, says “I firmly believe that politics should not drive public health. Public health should be driven by science, by what we know works, and our understanding and partnership with communities.”
LiveScience Why is fluoride added to drinking water? “Fluoride was found to significantly reduce tooth decay,” Neil Maniar, a professor of public health practice at Northeastern University, told Live Science in an email. “Putting [it] in the water supply is a form of passive prevention that can improve oral health.”
FDA vaccine panel to consider annual COVID shots: What we know Neil Maniar, a professor of public health practice at Northeastern University in Boston, thinks that’s a good idea. Many Americans have skipped boosters because they were unsure whether they were eligible. A simplified schedule, he said, “will increase vaccination rates because it will hopefully make it easier for people to follow.”