noun
- diseases that spread across multiple countries or continents and affect a large number of people
Usage: plural of pandemic
Examples
- The 20th century saw several devastating pandemics including the 1918 flu.
- Scientists study past pandemics to better prepare for future outbreaks.
- Modern transportation can accelerate the spread of pandemics worldwide.
- Vaccines have helped prevent many potential pandemics.
- The World Health Organization monitors diseases that could become pandemics.
- Historical pandemics have shaped public health policies around the globe.