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 Covid shot access, coverage at stake as RFK Jr.’s hand-picked vaccine panel convenes “There’s a pretty good likelihood that the decisions coming out of this meeting will further restrict vaccinations or at a minimum, limit or add confusion to the scope of vaccination coverage at a time when we really need to be doing everything possible to make them as widely available as possible,” Neil Maniar, a public […] Healthy Returns: What to know about RFK Jr.’s five new vaccine panel members “There’s some evidence to certainly suggest that some of the members have based their opinions on questionable scientific information or have misinterpreted the results of scientific studies,” Neil Maniar, a public health professor at Northeastern University, told CNBC. 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. 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.” Neil Maniar for Northeastern Global NewsFlorida’s plan to phase out childhood vaccination mandates upends decades of public health policy, Northeastern experts say Florida would be the first state to end childhood vaccine mandates. Will the federal government follow suit? 5 things to know about the summer COVID surge — including ‘razor blade throat’Northeastern's Neil Maniar explains how the variant is spreading and what causes the painful sore throat associated with it. What is pneumonic plague? How a rare but deadly disease killed an Arizona residentNortheastern’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 ratesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. posted that the MMR is the best prevention against measles. Experts say it’s time to share personal stories. 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. How accurate are the new at-home flu tests? Northeastern experts explainWith a severe late 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“It is really important that we take this seriously,” says Neil Maniar, director of Northeastern’s Master of Public Health program. 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 successThe 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?“We run the risk of some of these vaccine preventable diseases having a resurgence,” says Northeastern public health expert Neil Maniar.
Covid shot access, coverage at stake as RFK Jr.’s hand-picked vaccine panel convenes “There’s a pretty good likelihood that the decisions coming out of this meeting will further restrict vaccinations or at a minimum, limit or add confusion to the scope of vaccination coverage at a time when we really need to be doing everything possible to make them as widely available as possible,” Neil Maniar, a public […]
Healthy Returns: What to know about RFK Jr.’s five new vaccine panel members “There’s some evidence to certainly suggest that some of the members have based their opinions on questionable scientific information or have misinterpreted the results of scientific studies,” Neil Maniar, a public health professor at Northeastern University, told CNBC.
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.
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.”
