Neha Pathak

Dr. Neha Pathak is the chief physician editor at WebMD, where she provides insights on public health issues and medical guidance. She has been active in addressing vaccine hesitancy and the importance of immunizations, particularly in relation to outbreaks of diseases like pertussis and measles. In recent discussions, she emphasized the ongoing threat of whooping cough, especially for infants and individuals with weakened immune systems, and highlighted the effectiveness of the DTaP vaccine in protecting against this highly contagious respiratory disease.