Enhance surveillance and reporting systems for early detection of infectious disease outbreaks.
Pandemics
Pandemics Risk
Assessment for this date
Today's pandemic risk is high due to rising cases of measles, flu, and avian flu, combined with vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
December 11, 2025
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current global health landscape is marked by multiple concurrent outbreaks, including measles, flu, and avian flu, which are exacerbated by declining vaccination rates and public mistrust in health agencies. The resurgence of measles in the US, with over 1,900 cases, highlights significant surveillance gaps and the impact of misinformation on vaccine uptake. Additionally, the rising flu activity and avian flu outbreaks in various regions pose a substantial risk of further spread, especially with international travel resuming. The ongoing debates and misinformation surrounding vaccine safety and efficacy further complicate public health responses and vaccine deployment efforts, increasing the potential for widespread outbreaks.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Launch targeted campaigns to address vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
Increase accessibility and availability of vaccines for flu, measles, and other preventable diseases.
Coordinate global efforts to monitor and respond to avian flu and other emerging infectious diseases.
Engage in community outreach to build trust in vaccines and public health measures.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- US measles outbreak tops 1,800 cases as respiratory illness surveillance returns
- US COVID, flu, and RSV levels low but rising in many regions
- US COVID, flu, and RSV levels low but rising in many regions
- First ever human case of H5N5 avian flu confirmed in Washington state
- US exceeds 1,900 measles cases as outbreaks expand Publisher: CIDRAP