The Biden administration recently shared a report highlighting their efforts to boost pandemic defenses. They've been working on vaccinations, wastewater monitoring, and more to fight COVID-19, mpox, and other diseases. But public health experts aren't all impressed. Some say the bird flu threat to people isn't being taken seriously enough. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump wants to shake things up, promising changes that might cut spending and invite vaccine skeptics into government roles. He's even mentioned getting rid of the pandemic preparedness office, saying it's too costly. Experts worry this could lead to a less coordinated response, like with COVID-19. Trump's first term saw the pandemic unit dismantled, which some blame for a slower response. He also tried to pull the U. S. out of the World Health Organization, but Biden reversed that. The new administration might try again, which could hurt our ability to track new outbreaks. Trump's team isn’t sharing their pandemic plans yet. Despite some concerns, experts do praise "Operation Warp Speed" for speeding up COVID-19 vaccine development, though they note it built on past research. Biden’s team points out they started the largest free vaccination program in U. S. history. They say they've set a foundation for faster responses in the future. Their report mentions steps against bird flu, like stockpiling vaccines and developing new ones. Experts stress the importance of global surveillance to catch new threats early.

US Pandemic Response: Biden’s Roadmap vs Trump’s Plans

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