Florin Paul
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Florin Paul

Epidemiologist

43-22 56th St Queens New York, 11377
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About

Florin Paul, MD, PhD, MPH, is an epidemiologist and the chief medical officer for missions of the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations. His role is to coordinate and conduct the overall medical support and medical care for the United Nation staff members in the mission area of operations. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in combat and post-conflict healthcare delivery, communicable disease outbreaks, natural and manmade crises, and international health. Dr. Paul was educated at the University of Medicine Bucharest, where he also completed a fellowship in Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology and earned a PhD in Public Health and Preventive Medicine. He is a retired Brigadier General from the Romanian Armed Forces after 33 years of continuous service, has published more than fifty chapters and scientific papers, and presented at scientific conferences and symposiums all over the world.

Education and Training

MD at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

PhD at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience
Florin Paul
Florin Paul's Expert Contributions
  • Can a 5-year-old get a COVID vaccination?

    Good day to you!Thanks for your query. The answer to your question is YES! However, you have to visit your pediatrician who will evaluate the benefits and the risk of vaccination after a thorough evaluation of the health status of your lovely girl. Wishing you and your family all the best!  READ MORE

  • What is the best medication for a child with a respiratory infection?

    Good day to you! Please visit your pediatrician as soon as possible for prescribing appropriate antibiotic treatment to your child. Please take into consideration that an inappropriate antibiotic regimen may jeopardize the health, even the life of a child. Good luck and stay safe with you and your family! READ MORE

  • How can I treat COVID infection during pregnancy?

    Good day, thanks for your query. First of all please allow me to congratulate you on your pregnancy and to wish you the best of the best! My advice to you is to visit your physician who is the appropriate specialist in managing all the aspects of pregnancy complicated with Covid infection. READ MORE

  • Normal side effects?

    Dear Madam,   Thanks for your question. In my humble opinion, I am advising you to visit your physician, keeping in my mind you your age (congratulations for that) and the cardiac problems you may have. It is very difficult to provide an appropriate assessment of your medical condition online. Wishing you all the best! READ MORE

  • Post covid symptoms?

    Good day to you! Thanks for your question. I do advise you to visit your physician. Most probably, the symptoms you described are due to blood vessels and lack of minerals and oxygenation of the tissues. You may need some blood tests and evaluation of your vascular system. All my best, READ MORE

  • Direct contact with a rat and a finger cut?

    Thanks for your question.  It is important to check with a physician if a TETANUS SHOT is recommended, having in mind the circumstances of the incident. If I were in similar situation, I'd take the shot as a precaution. I do hope you will follow my advice. Good luck and stay safe!   READ MORE

  • I am wondering if I should be tested for an STD?

    Good day to you! STD test should be done as soon as possible. You never know, particularly if you may have symptoms that may indicate the development of STD. My best,  READ MORE

  • Possibly tape worm infection?

    Thanks for your question. The best is to visit a physician specialized in parasitosis. This is the only way you may have the appropriate treatment. My best to you and stay safe!  READ MORE

  • Asymptomatic diseases or illnesses?

    Good day to you! Thanks for the question. Firstly, your question is a very complex one, as there are a lot of "diseases" that may be hosted on a human body with NO or "VERY LATENT" symptoms. There are humans who do not react to a "particular disease," specifically infectious diseases that may be very silent in a body, but they may have a very different expression in another body. Therefore, each and every "situation/clinical presence" should be treated as "individual case," in  relation with the body of the person infected with that pathogen. This kind of presentation should be addressed individually. I am sorry, you may be disappointed with my reply, but that is the best on my humble opinion. My best to you! Take care and stay safe!    READ MORE

  • Is it EBV or CMV?

    Good day to you! Thanks for your question. MONONUCLEOSIS is a viral infection, especially in childhood and young people.In the mean time is quit often a double infection with CMV (Cytomegalovirus). The clinical presentation of both diseases is very much similar. EBV and CMV belong to the same viral family. I do not have any doubt as long as in October 2021 you were positive for both viruses (in medical language this is named "coinfection." In my opinion, you should not worry very much. Usually the disease last for at least SIX (6) months, even longer. There is not very much to do, except your condition is worsening. You are very wright, CMV is transmitted by/with saliva/kissing, because CMV is hosted in "salivary  glands", being disseminated by saliva (kissing/spitting...). Symptoms of infection with RBV&CMV may include fever, swollen lymph nodes, and an enlarged liver and/or spleen. More serious complications (may include anemia, nerve damage, liver failure, and/or interstitial pneumonia. Symptoms may be constant or come and go, and tend to get worse over time. Very rare (statistically) chronic mononucleosis may occur when the virus remains ‘active’ and the symptoms of an EBV infection do not go away. What also you have to take into account is the EBV my stay in a latent form (is neutral) in the body for many years, even decades, without any clinical presentation. However, recovery is generally complete, but post-viral asthenia may persist for months. If you have any comorbidities, it is strongly recommended to make periodic visits to your physician for evaluation of your health condition. I do hope I was able to clarify some aspects of your disease. Good luck and stay safe, READ MORE

  • Covid vaccine?

    Good day to you!  I am so sorry for the comorbidities you have. Medical exemption must be recommended/written by your physician, as that is an official paper, like a "Free Pass" in regard to COVID-19 restrictions. Good luck and stay safe. READ MORE

  • Shingles and chicken pox?

    Good day to you. Thanks for your question.  Shingles is not transmitted by air/respiratory ways. It can be transmitted by direct contact especially if the skin is "injured" like irritation, small skin cuts, scratches, and so on. I do not see any impediment to attend the Thanksgiving dinner. Just keep your hands clean, disinfect your affected areas with usual disinfectants, and use some ointments to cover affected area. Take something for reduce pain (like acetaminophen). Hygiene is the key to protect yourself and the others you may get in touch. Take care and stay safe!   READ MORE

  • I have a dropping body temperature with COVID?

    Good day to you. Thanks for your question. Briefly, I do suggest you to visit as soon as possible your physician to evaluate the medical condition of your partner as some of his symptoms may suggest Covid infection. If his condition is dropping, do not hesitate to take him straight to ER. Good luck and stay safe. READ MORE

  • Hepatitis B and C transmission?

    Thanks for your question. The only way to find out if you are or not contaminated with Hepatitis C virus is to visit your physician who will recommend you specific blood tests. Having in mind that virus C is very aggressive and may affect dramatically your health, please do not delay your visit to doctor. Good luck and stay safe. READ MORE

  • Vaccine for Hodgkin patient?

    Good day to you, I'm advising you to discuss this very sensitive issue with your physician who knows very well your current condition.  Wishing you all the best!    READ MORE

  • Parasites under skin?

    Good day to you! Thanks for your question. The best you can do is to go straight to a "parasitologist" who is the professional who can identify the "parasites' and may prescribe you the most appropriate treatment. Stay safe, FP READ MORE

  • Can you take marijuana while having covid?

    Good day to you! Thanks for your question. My humble opinion is you should avoid any cannabinoid if you have Covid-19, except your physician prescribed that to you knowing your health condition. My best and stay safe, READ MORE

  • Chance of getting covid if you were wearing a mask?

    Good morning to you. Thanks for your question. SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted by air, but there is also the risk to contaminate yourself by touching contaminated objects or surfaces with the virus. Therefore, apart from wearing a face mask, personnel hygiene ( washing your hand as often as possible, in highly dusted and contaminated environment wearing gloves, washing clothes as often as possible is also important. Cleaning the house daily, using disinfectants for air and surfaces in the house as well as at your working place, cleaning and wipe  your desk  with disinfectants are preventive measures very simple but extremely efficient in maintaining  the close environment. In respect of your query about getting infected with Covid 19, there is only one method to find out the reality: testing for SARS-CoV-2 is the only one method giving you the appropriate answer. Take care and stay safe, READ MORE

  • Covid antibodies?

    Good day to you and thanks for your question. This kind outcome after you got shots for COVID-19 may happens for many reasons that require an immunologic evaluation. I'm suggesting you visit your physician who may recommend you a through immunologic investigation. I do hope you will get an appropriate answer. However, having in mind this unfortunate situation, I strongly advise you to follow all protective measures in order to minimize the risk of getting infected. Wishing you good luck and stay safe! READ MORE

  • Can I get the covid vaccine with a stuffy nose?

    There is no problem. You can have Covid-19 vaccine at any time. Good luck and stay safe! READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Clinical and Research MicrobiologistCombat and Post Conflict Health CareEpidemiologyInfectious DiseasesInternational HealthTropical Diseases

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • He Has Taught Regionally and Spoken Internationally at Scientific Conferences and Symposiums -

Professional Society Memberships

  • Romanian Society of Infectious Diseases, Romanian Association of Toxicology, Romanian Association of Clinical Toxicology, Romanian Society For Prohibition of Biological Weapons

Articles and Publications

  • Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His education, his desire to help human beings to be in good health, and the loving support of his wife Mariana.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Served in the Romanian Armed Forces for 33 Years.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Traveling, Going to the Theater, Gym, Working Out, Outdoor Activities

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Queens, New York 11377
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