Claude Sonnet 5Oct 112 citations
Is the US prepared to deal with another pandemic or widespread health crisis?
US Pandemic Preparedness: A Mixed and Concerning Picture
Based on current assessments, there's significant concern among public health experts that the US is less prepared for the next pandemic than it should be, due to a combination of structural, funding, and institutional disruptions over the past year or two.
Key Factors Undermining Preparedness
1. Major federal funding cuts
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