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UK Warns of 24 Potential Pandemic Threats, Including Measles

3/25/2025

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The UK Health Security Agency has flagged 24 pathogens, including bird flu and coronaviruses, as potential pandemic threats. Alarmingly, experts suggest a measles-like virus may pose an even greater risk than Covid-19. While the initiative seeks to bolster vaccine development and outbreak readiness, some scientists express concerns over its effectiveness and the risk of misallocated funding.

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The UK Health Security Agency has flagged 24 pathogens, including bird flu and coronaviruses, as potential pandemic threats. Alarmingly, experts suggest a measles-like virus may pose an even greater risk than Covid-19. While the initiative seeks to bolster vaccine development and outbreak readiness, some scientists express concerns over its effectiveness and the risk of misallocated funding.