Strengthen public health communication to counter misinformation and improve vaccine confidence.
Pandemics
Pandemics Risk
Assessment for this date
Today's pandemic risk is moderate due to ongoing infectious disease outbreaks, including measles and avian flu, coupled with challenges in vaccine efficacy and public health responses.
October 15, 2025
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current global health landscape is marked by multiple infectious disease threats, including a significant measles outbreak in South Carolina and ongoing avian flu cases in various states. The efficacy of the latest COVID vaccines is variable, and there are concerns about public confidence in vaccination, especially for pregnant women. Additionally, misinformation and public health policy changes are contributing to confusion and potentially undermining vaccination efforts. The resurgence of diseases like measles, coupled with the persistent threat of avian flu and the potential for new pandemics, underscores the need for robust public health responses and improved vaccine strategies.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Increase surveillance and reporting of infectious disease cases to enable rapid response.
Support vaccination campaigns, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, to prevent outbreaks.
Accelerate development and testing of universal vaccines to prepare for future pandemics.
Enhance international collaboration to monitor and respond to cross-border disease threats.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- CDC announces changes to COVID, childhood vaccines, touting 'informed consent'
- Poll shows Americans view COVID-19 vaccines as unsafe for pregnant women
- Two new H9N2 avian flu cases reported in China
- Saudi Arabia confirms 9 MERS cases, including hospital cluster
- South Carolina measles outbreak rises as schools with low vaccination see new cases Publisher: USA Today