video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/2d39685bca6b4e6ba8e741a5e595158e" frameborder="0" width="1920" height="1440" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>14401920Loomhttps://www.loom.com14401920https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/2d39685bca6b4e6ba8e741a5e595158e-1710944932026.gif510.829In this video, I present my recommendations for building next year's influenza seasons based on an analysis of population census data and influenza death counts. I discuss the seasonality of influenza and the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. I also explore the relationship between the ratio of elderly populations and death counts. Based on the analysis, I suggest focusing on death counts as the guiding metric for decision making. I also highlight the critical states and forecast the severity of the upcoming influenza season. No specific action is requested from viewers.