Increase public health campaigns to promote vaccination against flu, RSV, and measles.
Pandemics
Pandemics Risk
Assessment for this date
Today's pandemic risk is high due to rising flu, RSV, and measles cases, coupled with avian flu concerns and declining vaccination rates.
December 27, 2025
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current news highlights several concerning trends: rising flu and RSV activity in the US and Europe, a significant measles outbreak in the US, and the detection of avian flu in both animals and humans, which could potentially lead to a pandemic. Additionally, there is a noted decline in vaccination rates for respiratory diseases, which could exacerbate the spread of these infections. The presence of misinformation and regulatory challenges in vaccine deployment further complicates public health responses. These factors collectively indicate a heightened risk of infectious disease spread and potential strain on healthcare systems.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Enhance surveillance and reporting systems for early detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks.
Collaborate with international health organizations to support vaccination efforts in underserved regions.
Counter misinformation by providing accurate, evidence-based information on vaccines and disease prevention.
Accelerate research on universal vaccines and treatments for emerging infectious diseases.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- US flu activity takes big jump as 2 deaths in kids confirmed
- Flu, RSV activity rising in US and Europe, with major UK surge in flu cases
- Fewer people are being vaccinated against respiratory diseases
- US measles outbreak tops 1,800 cases as respiratory illness surveillance returns
- US measles outbreak tops 1,800 cases as respiratory illness surveillance returns
- With an absent CDC and mismatched 'subclade K' flu strain, experts face upcoming season with uncertainty
- Washington state officials confirm H5N5 avian flu patient has died from infection