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Coronavirus The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes, including shifts in the annual patterns of endemic respiratory viruses such as influenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). In many countries, typical flu and RSV seasons have been reduced or their timing has changed as mitigation measures are alleviated and vaccination is increased. In a Perspective, Gomez et al . discuss the possible impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on future seasonal infection with respiratory viruses. The resulting changes in population susceptibility because of reduced circulation in 2020–2021 may increase the chances of pandemic flu or limit viral evolution and make vaccination more effective. To understand these possibilities and be ready for future epidemics, the authors argue that global surveillance connecting genomics and clinical data is needed. Science , abh3986, this issue p. [1043][1] [1]: /lookup/doi/10.1126/science.abh3986