HEALTHMICHIGAN ADVANCE
Gaps in CDC’s public health data create dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
The CDC's public health data gaps, including the removal of 200 datasets and over 8,000 webpages in January 2025, create risks for disease tracking and prevention. A 2026 study found 46% of previously monthly updated CDC data had unexplained pauses, primarily affecting respiratory virus and HIV data.
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