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How Pandemics / Epidemics could be different



People could be notified (apps / text messages) about listeria outbreaks / foodborne diseases / infectious diseases

Tents could be cooler / warmer

Medicine / computer chips / weapons / batteries etc. could not depend solely on foreign supply chains / single factories

Anti-parasitic drugs could be useful in treating viruses

Fungi could cause a pandemic

Vaccines could not expire / be redistributed

Pandemic / epidemic data could be clearer to understand

The U.S. FDA's incentives for approving drugs / vaccines could change

The VAERS / FAERS systems could accurately capture vaccine / drug safety and restore public trust

Effective pandemic treatments could be communicated to doctors and available faster

Small windows could be for wine and other foods

Drive-through testing could be used for infectious diseases

Feral pigs could be controlled

The CDC / HHS could produce high-quality data during infectious disease outbreaks

The CDC / FDA could be less politicized to address infectious disease outbreaks more effectively

U.S. public health departments could have updated technology for communication/distribution and improved data standards

Citizens could use smartphones to help catch disease outbreaks

Bat caves could not be tourist destinations

Mega-diagnostic platforms, a global alert system, infectious disease first responders, and germ game simulations could better address pandemics

Contact tracing could be improved worldwide during infectious disease outbreaks

Robots could deliver food

A vacumn cleaner attachment could cut hair

Insurance could prepare for famines, pandemics, weather changes, climate change, and humanitarian disasters

Homes, hospitals, and buildings could be well ventilated and filtrated

Greetings cards could be made for the sick, elderly, or military

An Online Portal for health care personnel,doctors,patients,fitness and health concerned people can connect online across the globe.

UV cleaning robots could be used

Gain-of-function / biotechnology / bioweapon research laboratories with pathogenic agents could have enforced safety guidelines, be done at sea or isolated areas, or not be done

Social distancing in parks could be easy

The World Health Organization's structure, management, and focus could improve

Public employees could be called upon to be "Disaster Service Workers"

The World Health Organization (WHO) could be less susceptible to the influence of donors and countries

Mutual aid networks could offer help to communities

Countries could have adequate medical and cleaning supplies with rationing rules in case of a pandemic or national emergency

Hunters could test for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer, elk, and moose

Diagnostic testing for infectious diseases could be distributed and processed quickly and safely with clear public guidance

Handshakes could be footshakes, elbow taps, waves, or bows

Food markets could be regulated to prevent epidemics

The use of antibiotics in raising livestock / fish could be reduced or banned

Sinks could have foot pedals