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Neil Maniar
Professor of the Practice, and Director of Northeastern’s Master of Public Health in Urban Health Program

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How telling personal stories of measles infections can increase vaccination rates
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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?
Boxes and vials of the Measles vaccine on a table.

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
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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
A measles virus shown under a microscope. It looks like a yellow blob on a pink background.

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?
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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
RFK Jr in a suit.

 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?
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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 speaking into a microphone.

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.
What you need to know about ‘walking pneumonia.’ Experts explain how your cough could be this persistent illness
A person measuring a child's temperature.

What you need to know about ‘walking pneumonia.’ Experts explain how your cough could be this persistent illness

As cases of walking pneumonia increase in young children and others, Northeastern health experts describe how to protect yourself.
Should you be concerned about an Mpox outbreak in the US?
Monkeypox virus.

Should you be concerned about an Mpox outbreak in the US?

Mpox was labeled an international public health emergency, but a Northeastern expert says it is unlikely to become the next global pandemic.